Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Renaissance marble sculpture in Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy
The Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere features a seated military commander wearing a cuirass and holding a command baton on his knee.
Commissioned by Cosimo I de Medici in 1540, the monument remained incomplete after Bandinelli's death in 1560 and reached its current location in 1850.
The plinth displays intricate bas-reliefs depicting soldiers presenting captives, along with decorative elements including festoons, bucraniums, and Doric columns.
Located at the northwest corner of Piazza San Lorenzo, the monument stands near public transportation stops and provides direct access to the Basilica.
The statue generated discussions about its portrayal of a warrior in a seated position, diverging from traditional standing military monuments of the period.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1540
Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
GPS coordinates: 43.77501,11.25497
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:48
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