Bartolommeo Bandinelli Collection

The Skeletons, between 1518 and 1525. Creators: Marco Dente, Baccio Bandinelli
The Skeletons, between 1518 and 1525

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist, c1550. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist, c1550

A Naked Man, Seated, with His Hands Tied, 1782. Creator: John Skippe
A Naked Man, Seated, with His Hands Tied, 1782

Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548. Creator: Anon
Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548

Naked woman viewed from behind holding fabric which billows behind her, looking a... ca. 1500-1600. Creator: Anon
Naked woman viewed from behind holding fabric which billows behind her, looking at naked man standing before her, ca. 1500-1600

First Family Before a Shelter, 1547/48. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
First Family Before a Shelter, 1547/48

Two Studies of the Head of a Youth, c.1550. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Two Studies of the Head of a Youth, c.1550

Two Standing Male Nudes, 1548/50. Creator: School of Baccio Bandinelli Italian, 1493-1560
Two Standing Male Nudes, 1548/50

Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli with Lion, 1548. 1548. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli with Lion, 1548

The Skeletons, a group of emaciated men and women gathered around a skeleton laid on the ground and a figure of Death as a winged skeleton standing above it holding an open book, 1515-27

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, after Bandinelli, ca. 1520

Baccio Bandinelli in his studio holding a statuette of Venus, students sketching from a model by candlelight, 1531

Bandinelli, (1488-1560), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bandinelli, (1488-1560), 1830. Bartolommeo Bandinelli (1488-1560), Renaissance Italian sculptor, draughtsman and painter. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli, in three-quarter length next to a window pane containing a statuette and statuette fragments

Cosimo I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1544 (1894). Artist: Niccolo dalla Casa
Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574), Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1544 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Christ with Symbols of Passions attended by seven Figures, early 16th century. Artist: Baccio Bandinelli
Christ with Symbols of Passions attended by seven Figures, early 16th century. Bandinelli, Baccio (1493-1560). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

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Bartolommeo Bandinelli was a prominent Italian sculptor of the Renaissance period, known for his grandiose and dramatic style. His works often depicted powerful figures from mythology and history, showcasing his skill in capturing emotion and movement in stone. Bandinelli's most famous work is arguably his sculpture of Hercules and Cacus, which stands in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. This larger-than-life piece exemplifies his ability to create dynamic compositions that command attention and awe. Despite his talent as a sculptor, Bandinelli was also known for his contentious personality and rivalry with other artists of the time, including Michelangelo. His ambitious nature sometimes led to conflicts within the artistic community but ultimately fueled his drive to create monumental works that left a lasting impact on art history. Today, Bartolommeo Bandinelli's legacy lives on through his impressive body of work, which continues to be admired by art enthusiasts around the world. His sculptures serve as a testament to the enduring power of creativity and passion in shaping cultural identity.