It was some serious Della Robia heaven.
The museum showed that sadly a lot of its collection was either completely destroyed during WWII or damaged beyond repair.
Obviously there was a lot of religious sculptures, like these amazing winged alter pieces.
And I learnt that it gave you a tough image to have slain a dragon in Medieval times.
I thought Renaissance busts were supposed to be flattering?
While we're on the subject, this is one messed up Christ Child.
There were also double-life size wooden sculptures of Saints. This one is Saint Sebastian (but sadly I forget who the other is).
My dream fireplace.
Can you imagine having such ornamentation hanging over your final resting place? It both disgusts me and enchants me.
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