🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️
-THE ISLAND LIFE-
The incredible story behind Florence's most daring sculpture.....
Did you know that one of Florence's greatest masterpieces was created with... dinner plates?
In 1545, rebellious artist Benvenuto Cellini began work on his magnificent Perseus - a 5-meter bronze giant that would become the symbol of Mannerist art. But oh boy, what a wild ride.
During casting, disaster struck! The bronze was too dense, and in a moment of desperate genius, Cellini grabbed every piece of tin he had - about 100 plates, bowls and dishes - and threw them into the furnace! (1971 scientific analysis actually confirms this epic kitchen sacrifice in the final composition!)
But that's just the beginning! Commissioned by Duke Cosimo I de' Medici, the project was plagued by:
A bitter rivalry with fellow artist Baccio Bandinelli (who kept stealing Cellini's best workers!)
A scandalous blackmail attempt involving an 18-year-old apprentice. A dramatic escape to Venice. The Duke acting "more like a merchant than a duke" with late payments.
Cellini becomes gravely ill from metal fumes (but refuses to stop!). After 9 grueling years, on April 27, 1554, the masterpiece was finally unveiled: Perseus, naked except for winged sandals and the helmet of Hades, triumphantly holding the head of Medusa with blood dramatically gushing from her neck - a detail no sculptor had dared to attempt before.
Art Detective moment: look closely at Perseus' helmet from below - you'll find a hidden face believed to be Cellini's devious self-portrait! Talk about signing your work with style.
Today, this masterpiece still stands proud in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, telling tales of artistic genius, perseverance, and yes - the sacrifice of a full dinner service!
Fun fact: Cellini hoped to be paid 10,000 scudi but received only 3,300. 
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