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The '''Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni''' is a High [[Renaissance architecture| |
The '''Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni''' is a [[High Renaissance]]-[[Renaissance architecture|style]] palace located on [[Via de' Tornabuoni]] on [[Santa Trinita|Piazza Trinita]] in central [[Florence]], Italy. |
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[[File:Palazzo bartolini salimbeni2.JPG|250px|thumb|Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni |
[[File:Palazzo bartolini salimbeni2.JPG|250px|thumb|Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni]] |
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[[File:Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni, cortile 01.JPG|thumb|250px|View of the court |
[[File:Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni, cortile 01.JPG|thumb|250px|View of the court]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The palace arose at the site which once held the residence of the Soldanieri and later Dati families, which was bought by Bartolomeo Bartolini-Salimbeni. |
The palace arose at the site which once held the residence of the Soldanieri and later Dati families, which was bought by Bartolomeo Bartolini-Salimbeni. |
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The current edifice was erected by the architect [[Baccio d'Agnolo]] between 27 February 1520 and May 1523, as testified by a diary kept by Bartolini. The architect was paid two [[florin |
The current edifice was erected by the architect [[Baccio d'Agnolo]] between 27 February 1520 and May 1523, as testified by a diary kept by Bartolini. The architect was paid two [[florin]]s per month. The structure represents one of the earliest buildings in Florence expressing the High Renaissance style of Rome, where Baccio had spent several formative years. Another palace partially designed by Baccio is the [[Palazzo Antinori]]. |
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The Bartolini-Salimbeni lived in the palace until the early 19th century. In 1839 it became the Hotel du Nord, where figures such as the American writer [[Herman Melville]] |
The Bartolini-Salimbeni lived in the palace until the early 19th century. In 1839 it became the Hotel du Nord, where figures such as the American writer [[Herman Melville]] sojourned. In 1863 it was acquired by the Pio di Savoia princes and split between different owners. |
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The palace was restored in 1961 and it is now a private property. |
The palace was restored in 1961 and it is now a private property. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni is the first palace in Florence built according to the "Roman" Renaissance style: details new to the city included the portal with columns at the sides, the use of [[pilaster]]s, the square windows with a triangular [[pediment]] and the corners with [[rustication (architecture)|rustication]]. |
Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni is the first palace in Florence built according to the "Roman" Renaissance style: details new to the city included the portal with columns at the sides, the use of [[pilaster]]s, the square windows with a triangular [[pediment]] and the corners with [[rustication (architecture)|rustication]]. |
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The singular new style, according to the Renaissance art historian [[Giorgio Vasari]], caused much criticism. Though a generation later Vasari praised it as ''gentile di membra'', "noble in its detail", in response to contemporary Florentine criticisms Baccio had the Latin inscription set over the door ''Carpere promptius quam imitari'', |
The singular new style, according to the Renaissance art historian [[Giorgio Vasari]], caused much criticism. Though a generation later Vasari praised it as ''gentile di membra'', "noble in its detail", in response to contemporary Florentine criticisms Baccio had the Latin inscription set over the door ''Carpere promptius quam imitari'', "Criticizing is easier than imitating".<ref>Touring Club Italiano, ''Firenze e dintorni'' 1964:307.</ref> The windows bear another inscription, in Italian, ''Per non dormire'' ("[A reward] For not sleeping"), the motto of the Salimbeni family that is also recalled by the Bartolini-Salimbeni coat of arms in the frieze at the first floor, featuring three [[Poppy|poppies]]. |
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The palace has a central court in pure [[Classical architecture|Classical style]]. It has a portico on three sides, with columns and round arches in traditional ''pietra serena''. The ground and first floors have [[grotesque]] monochrome decorations. The first floor has a [[loggia]] with a [[coffer]]ed ceiling. This is surmounted by another smaller loggia. |
The palace has a central court in pure [[Classical architecture|Classical style]]. It has a portico on three sides, with columns and round arches in traditional ''[[pietra serena]]''. The ground and first floors have [[grotesque]] monochrome decorations. The first floor has a [[loggia]] with a [[coffer]]ed ceiling. This is surmounted by another smaller loggia.<br> |
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The ''San Romano Battle paintings'', painted by [[Paolo Uccello]], were commissioned by a member of the Bartolini Salimbeni family; they are dispersed and now displayed in the Uffizi, National Gallery and Louvre museums: |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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*{{cite book|first=Sandra|last= Carlini| |
*{{cite book|first=Sandra|last= Carlini |author2=Lara Mercanti |author3=Giovanni Straffi|title=I Palazzi parte prima. Arte e storia degli edifici civili di Firenze|publisher=Alinea|location=Florence|year=2001}} |
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* Lingohr Michael: ''Der Florentiner Palastbau der Hochrenaissance. Der Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni in seinem historischen und architekturgeschichtlichen Kontext''. Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1997. {{ISBN|978-3-88462-137-0}} |
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[[Category:Palaces in Florence|Bartolini Salimbeni]] |
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[[Category:Renaissance architecture in Florence]] |
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[[Category:1523 establishments in Italy]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 20 January 2024
The Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni is a High Renaissance-style palace located on Via de' Tornabuoni on Piazza Trinita in central Florence, Italy.
History[edit]
The palace arose at the site which once held the residence of the Soldanieri and later Dati families, which was bought by Bartolomeo Bartolini-Salimbeni.
The current edifice was erected by the architect Baccio d'Agnolo between 27 February 1520 and May 1523, as testified by a diary kept by Bartolini. The architect was paid two florins per month. The structure represents one of the earliest buildings in Florence expressing the High Renaissance style of Rome, where Baccio had spent several formative years. Another palace partially designed by Baccio is the Palazzo Antinori.
The Bartolini-Salimbeni lived in the palace until the early 19th century. In 1839 it became the Hotel du Nord, where figures such as the American writer Herman Melville sojourned. In 1863 it was acquired by the Pio di Savoia princes and split between different owners.
The palace was restored in 1961 and it is now a private property.
Description[edit]
Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni is the first palace in Florence built according to the "Roman" Renaissance style: details new to the city included the portal with columns at the sides, the use of pilasters, the square windows with a triangular pediment and the corners with rustication.
The singular new style, according to the Renaissance art historian Giorgio Vasari, caused much criticism. Though a generation later Vasari praised it as gentile di membra, "noble in its detail", in response to contemporary Florentine criticisms Baccio had the Latin inscription set over the door Carpere promptius quam imitari, "Criticizing is easier than imitating".[1] The windows bear another inscription, in Italian, Per non dormire ("[A reward] For not sleeping"), the motto of the Salimbeni family that is also recalled by the Bartolini-Salimbeni coat of arms in the frieze at the first floor, featuring three poppies.
The palace has a central court in pure Classical style. It has a portico on three sides, with columns and round arches in traditional pietra serena. The ground and first floors have grotesque monochrome decorations. The first floor has a loggia with a coffered ceiling. This is surmounted by another smaller loggia.
The San Romano Battle paintings, painted by Paolo Uccello, were commissioned by a member of the Bartolini Salimbeni family; they are dispersed and now displayed in the Uffizi, National Gallery and Louvre museums:
Notes[edit]
- ^ Touring Club Italiano, Firenze e dintorni 1964:307.
Sources[edit]
- Carlini, Sandra; Lara Mercanti; Giovanni Straffi (2001). I Palazzi parte prima. Arte e storia degli edifici civili di Firenze. Florence: Alinea.
- Lingohr Michael: Der Florentiner Palastbau der Hochrenaissance. Der Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni in seinem historischen und architekturgeschichtlichen Kontext. Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1997. ISBN 978-3-88462-137-0
