Gevangenen door Michelangelo

The Prisons by Michelangelo: A Journey into the Soul of Art

De Gevangenen door Michelangelogehuisvest in de Galleria dell'Accademia in Florencebehoren tot de meest fascinerende werken van de Renaissance meester. Deze onvoltooide sculpturen stellen figuren voor die lijken te worstelen om zich te bevrijden uit het ruwe marmer en belichamen een krachtige symboliek van de spanning tussen materie en geest. Ze belichamen een krachtige symboliek van de spanning tussen materie en geest. Door ze te bewonderen betreed je Michelangelo's creatieve proces en ontdek je een diepgaande dialoog tussen kunst, vrijheid en menselijke beperking.

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Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:15 am to 6:50 pm, with the last entry at 6:20 pm. The museum is closed every Monday, on 1st January and 25th December.

It is highly recommended to book in advance to avoid long waits. Closing procedures begin 10 minutes before closing time; therefore, access to some rooms may be limited from 6:40 pm.

  • Book in advance: Tickets for the Galleria dell’Accademia are in high demand. Book online to avoid long queues.
  • Visit early: Morning times are less crowded, offering a more intimate experience.
  • Don’t miss David: After admiring the Prisoners, Michelangelo’s David is the highlight of the visit.

Hoe er te komen

The Accademia Gallery is located at Via Ricasoli 58-60, in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from the Duomo.

Here’s how to reach it:

  • On foot: From the Duomo, walk for about 5 minutes north along Via Ricasoli.
  • By bus: Urban lines 1, 6, and 14 stop near the entrance.
  • By train: From Santa Maria Novella station, it is about a 15-minute walk.

Geschiedenis

The Prisoners were initially conceived for the funerary monument of Pope Julius II, an ambitious project never completed in its entirety. Four of the sculptures, called "Atlases", were created between 1513 and 1534. Michelangelo decided to leave them unfinished, giving rise to a unique vision: figures that seem to emerge from the marble, in a timeless struggle against the weight of the material. This unfinished state allows us to observe the master's technique, where each chisel stroke reveals an imprisoned soul.

The Prisoners were initially conceived for the funerary monument of Pope Julius II, an ambitious project never completed in its entirety. Four of the sculptures, called “Atlases”, were created between 1513 and 1534. Michelangelo decided to leave them unfinished, giving rise to a unique vision: figures that seem to emerge from the marble, in a timeless struggle against the weight of the material. This unfinished state allows us to observe the master’s technique, where each chisel stroke reveals an imprisoned soul.

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