The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia) in Florence Italy
(Firenza) contains many famous statues
by Michelangelo and other sculptors. The Gallery of Fine Arts
was originally established here in 1563 and was the world's first art school.
"David", the world's most famous
sculpture (by Michelangelo) can be found at the Accademia. Other masterpieces at the gallery are:
- "The Four Prisoners" (Quattro Prigionieri)
by Michelangelo (1521)
- "Madonna of the Sea" (Madonna del Mare)
by
Botticelli (1445-1510)
- "Venus and Cupid" by Jocopo Pontormo (1494-1556)
