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

Den Fångar av Michelangelo, inrymd i Galleria dell'Accademia i Florensär bland renässansmästarens mest fascinerande verk. Dessa ofullbordade skulpturer föreställer figurer som verkar kämpa för att frigöra sig från den råa marmorn och förkroppsligar en kraftfull symbolik för spänningen mellan materia och ande. Att beundra dem innebär att gå in i Michelangelos kreativa process och upptäcka en djupgående dialog mellan konst, frihet och mänsklig begränsning.

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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.

Hur man tar sig dit

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.

Historia

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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