A 1589 marble statue of Jason the mythological hero, holding the Golden Fleece, captured from the slain dragon shown at his feet. It was created by Fr
A 1589 marble statue of Jason the mythological hero, holding the Golden Fleece, captured from the slain dragon shown at his feet. It was created by Franco-Flemish sculptor Franco-Flemish (1548-1615) who learnt his craft in Florence The statue can be seen at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello National Museum) one of the oldest public buildings in Florence dating from 1255. It is on Palazzo del Bargello in Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy. Jason is on display in the Loggia or open corridor under the vaulted ceilings, restored from when the building was divided into walled prison cells. During the 18th century, the museum served as the city’s prison. The Bargello Museum opened as a national museum in 1865 and has the largest Italian collection of 14–17th century Gothic and Renaissance sculptures.
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Location: Florence,Tuscany, Italy
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