The exhibition presents a spectacular collection of some of the finest works of the clan Ghirlandaio: Domenico as a parent, brothers David and Benedict, the son Ridolfo, students (including Lorenzo di Credi and Granacci) and those formed in their shop, which operated for nearly a century, the second half of the fifteenth to the early sixteenth century.
The headquarters of the exhibition is located in the beautiful rooms, recently renovated, the Castle dell'Acciaiolo Scandicci.In parallel to the exhibition, a fascinating journey through churches and small museums in the north west of Florence takes visitors on the trail of the artistic activity of Ghirlandaio in the territories in which they were industrious.
The route embraces the ancient Abbey of S. Salvatore and S. Lorenzo Seventh in Scandicci: the hand of Domenico is recognized in the beautiful plumes of the apse fresco in a picturesque and Adoration of the Magi.
In the town of Campi Bisenzio not miss the frescoes by Domenico embellished in the nave of the Church of St. Andrew in San Donnino.
Closing the path will be a tribute fitted to the painter in Florence in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
Biographical notes:
Domenico Ghirlandaio, the founder, was named Domenico Bigordi really. To him and to all members of his family was given the nickname "Ghirlandaio" because the father of Dominic, a talented goldsmith, was particularly good at making jewelry in the shape of wreath.
The original territory of Scandicci Dominic was, but in the first half of the fifteenth century his entire family moved to Florence, then capital of the world (but I think even today) to boost the art and its development " workshop ".
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