Tomb of Leonardo Bruni, Renaissance tomb in Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy.
The marble funerary monument reaches 715 centimeters in height and features an arched rectangular niche containing a sarcophagus with Bruni's reclining figure.
Bernardo Rossellino created this monument between 1444 and 1450 to honor Leonardo Bruni, the chancellor of Florence and translator of Greek texts.
The tomb design combines Roman architectural elements with Renaissance sculptural techniques, displaying angels, garlands, and putti within its decorative framework.
Visitors can find this monument in the main nave of Santa Croce Basilica, directly across from Carlo Marsuppini's similar funerary structure.
The Latin inscription on the sarcophagus states that upon Bruni's death, history wept and eloquence became silent, reflecting his influence on Renaissance thought.
Inception: 1450
Creator: Bernardo Rossellino, Bernardo Rossellino, Andrea del Verrocchio
Height: 715 cm
Width: 316.2 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 43.76820,11.26280
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25
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