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Cellini Gets a Rival

Double Head / Francesco Primaticcio

A beautiful bronze Double Head, attributed to the Italian sculptor Francesco Primaticcio, has just joined the Museum’s collection. Though made by an Italian, it was commissioned by a Frenchman: Francis I, the king of France, for his palace at Fontainebleau… More»

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      differenceetrepetition:

      Medieval methods of entertainment included sad dances and alienation parties.

      Tights are not pants, circa 1400something.


      05/19/13

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