I grandi Bronzi del Battistero. L'ARTE DI Vincenzo Danti, DISCEPOLO DI MICHELANGELO

The restoration of Vincenzo Danti’s monumental bronzes for the Baptistery provided the perfect occasion for the retrospective I grandi bronzi del Battistero: L’arte di Vincenzo Danti, discepolo di Michelangelo. The show took a fresh look at Danti's artistic trajectory, putting his technical mastery and range on full display, especially through his exquisite smaller works, which offered a distinct counterpoint to the dominant style of his Medici contemporaries. 

Rather than framing him solely as a follower of Michelangelo, the exhibition highlighted Danti’s original voice and wide-ranging artistic inspirations. At its heart were the newly restored bronzes from The Beheading of John the Baptist and a series of dynamic reliefs showcasing Donatello’s enduring influence on his craft. Coupled with a comprehensive catalogue, the project delivered a compelling case for Danti's standing as an inventive and essential Renaissance sculptor.