On our last day, before we were going to take the train back to Rome, we walked across the Arlo to visit the Palazzo Pitti. Although this palace still bears the name of its original owner, it is mostly known as the residence of the Medici family. Napoleon also used this palace as his Florentine residence during his reign over Italy.
Today it contains a huge collection of art, one of the world's best selections of Rapahaels and Titians.
Even at Palazzo Pitti we saw some temporary work from Joana Vasconcelos, here in the Sala Bianca, with its impressive glass chandeliers.
And also in The Bona Room, Vasconcelos displayed a surprising reinterpretation of the Christian 'Holy Family' theme.
There is impressive artwork to be found in every corner of these galleries.
Fascinating orientalist paintings.
Giovanni Boldini:
Elizabeth Chaplin:
And we found a painting by Rudolf Levy from 1941-42 entitled Fiamma (=flame). Supposedly the model was a Swedish girl, but no more information was left about her on the label other than that they had met in Florence.
Endless rooms and corridors here as well, with artwork covering every inch of each room, from floor to ceiling.
It was quite rugged weather once we got outside again, and the rain had started so we skipped visiting the Boboli Gardens. Just grabbed a few quick photos of the view. Selfie time!
In front of the amphitheater:
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