Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry in Florence
Michelangelo and Leonardo both return to Florence, where the stage is set for a fierce rivalry.
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
David
Michelangelo carves his David: a symbol of Florence’s strength and fortitude.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Leonardo in Milan
Leonardo travels to Milan, determined to make his name at the court of the Duke of Sforza.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Pietà
Michelangelo carves his Pietà – a remarkable image of the Madonna holding her dead son.
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June 9, 2025
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