We finished the Renaissance in class today with Michelangelo. I really liked the interpretation of his first Pieta: it’s a Madonna and Child, but she foresees his death and is, therefore, holding his dead body. I learned a lot in this class and it really sticks in my brain.
Second visit to the Bargello. It’s smaller and quieter than Uffizi, so I’m able to sketch and take my time. There is one sculpture that sticks out to me: Giambologna’s “Architettura”, which I didn’t know until I had to do research on another one of his works. I’m presenting on his “Rape of the Sabines” tomorrow. It’ s in Piazza della Signoria and I feel like I should draw it (they just unveiled it from restoration) since I apparently like his work.
Worked on my paper for most of the day. I’m taking my sweet time and trying to really look at these paintings, but I have been spoiled by seeing such great art in person.
LdM Farewell dinner. This time, it was at a real place with seats and tables. Free food is free food, but it is nice to have actual courses. Thank you for redeeming yourself, LdM.
We are now digesting and will probably go out for gelato in a few. Nothing super exciting, just us trying to absorb everything and anything these last few days.