Plaster cast of Lorenzo de' Medici

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 PC/040
  • Dates of Creation
    • Mid 19th century-early 20th century
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.

Original: Michelangelo, c1526-1534. Lorenzo de' Medici (01 Jan 1449-09 Apr 1492) was an Italian statesman and de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Italian Renaissance. Original currently in the Medici Chapel in the Church of San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy.

This item was damaged in the fire in the Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. It underwent conservation and consolidation work in 2016.

Acquisition Information

Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the museum and passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 1824 x 695 x 740 mm (Plinth: 1000 x 720 x 760 mm)

Custodial History

Photographed in GSA in 1910.

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5

Additional Information

Published

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