- Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure - Jasper, mother-of-pearl, malachite, lapis lazuli, all kinds of quartz, precious marbles that have become carved designs. They are so precise and perfect that they have been called “Paintings made of stone”. Paintings, tables, tabernacles and even a whole fireplace in malachite! You’ll hear an extraordinary story about the Medici’s Florentine Mosaic!
- Experienced guide
Embark on a one-hour educational journey through the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (Studio of Semi-Precious Stone Inlay), where the Florentine Mosaic of gemstones was formed under the direction of Ferdinando de’ Medici. The workshop was once dedicated to crafting decorations for the Medici family mausoleums. While feel of these exquisite works could enhance their appreciation, physical contact is prohibited. We must content ourselves with close observation: jasper, nacre, malachite, lapis lazuli, a variety of quartz, and luxurious marbles transformed into intricate designs. Dedicate an hour to immerse yourself in the guided tour, learning about this historical technique. Revel in artifacts of immense artistic and societal importance from the era of the Medici Family!
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