These photos were taken on our visit to the Galleria Dell’Accademia, the home of Michelangelo’s David. The Accademia, founded in 1563, was Europe’s first art school. Its collection of art was formed in 1784 for students to study and copy.

‘Young Slave’, Michelangelo

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‘David’, Michelangelo

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Right: ‘Deposition of Christ’, Bongino

Right: ‘Painted Cross with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist’, Daddi