Monday, November 21, 2011

Fancelli's Lion

Medici lion by Giovanni di Scherano Fancelli, Loggia dei Lanzi, Piazza della Signoria, Florence
Medici lion by Giovanni di Scherano Fancelli, 1598
Loggia dei Lanzi
Piazza della Signoria
Florence, October 2011

See also: Vacca's Lion
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Vacca's lion appears to have a more whimsical face...while Fancelli's lion has a more "king of the jungle" look. Both are impressive and the photos excellent!

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  2. cieldequimperNovember 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Like I said, I have to read more about them... Nice close up for the details.

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  3. jooNovember 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Proud creature:)

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