Tag: Renaissance history

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A Renaissance Christmas Story—Fra Angelico’s Depiction of the Annunciation

Amy French the Roaming Historian

A Christmas blog featuring Fra Angelico's Renaissance painting of the Annunciation found in San Marco in Florence, Italy.

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Time Travel with Italian History Books

Amy French the Roaming Historian

A blog about Italian history books, both historical fiction and a few nonfiction, that are riveting reads which bring alive Italy's past.

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Things to Do in Florence—the Museo Horne

Amy French the Roaming Historian

If you're looking for a great thing to do in Florence, visit the Museo Horne. With artistic treasures in a stately small palazzo, the museum is truly magnificent.

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Renaissance Art: Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence

Amy French the Roaming Historian

Explore Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence — its history, Renaissance context, and where to find this stunning refectory fresco among the city’s historic art treasures.