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July 29, 2016
The Florentine painter Pesellino died on 29 July 1457.

July 29, 2016
On 29 July 1580, Francesco di Lorenzo Mochi was born in Montevarchi.

May 27, 2016
On 27 May 1626, Giusto Suttermans delivered his painting The Senators of Florence Swearing Allegiance to the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

April 23, 2016
Leonardo da Vinci drew up his last will and testament on 23 April 1519.

September 25, 2015
In a fantastic instance of artistic conversation between the contemporary and the cinquecento, Jeff Koons’ monumental sculptural piece, Pluto and Proserpina (2010-2013) was unveiled today in the heart of Florence, adjacent to the replica of Michelangelo’s David (1501-1504) in front of the Palazzo Vecchio .

July 24, 2013
Facelift for marble façades in Florence’s Piazza del Duomo.