The Sculptures of the Sala dei Cinquecento, the Hall of the Five Hundred in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence Italy

Along the Sala dei Cinquecento walls, sculptures are aligned under the frescoes depicting Florence's victories in the wars against Pisa and Siena.

Michelangelo, The Genius of Victory or The Winner, Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy

Genius of Victory Vincenzo de Rossi's sculptures depict Hercules' works, and a sculpture by Michelangelo and another by Giambologna represent victory.

Michelangelo's sculpture, carved in 1533-1534, was not initially intended for the Hall of the Five Cents of Palazzo Vecchio, but for Pope Julius II's tomb, an unfinished commission of which other sculptures are visible at the Accademia Museum in Florence.

Following the order's cancellation, Michelangelo indicated in his letters to his nephew his wish to offer one of these sculptures to Duke Cosimo I of Medici.

What his nephew Leonardo did in 1564, after the death of his uncle. The sculpture was then renamed “Victory Genius”, a victory over a prisoner who became victory over Siena.

To match Michelangelo's statue, Giambologna was called upon to achieve another “Victory”, that one over Pisa, placed under the Pisa War's frescoes just in front of Michelangelo's.

Sculptures Michelangelo | Giambologna | Vincenzo de Rossi
Five-Hundred Hall Hall and Ceiling | Ceiling Paintings | Pisa War | Siena War | Sculptures
Art Story Five-Hundred | Tower | Vasari Halls | Dante Mask | Ghirlandaio | Bronzino | Salviati | Cortile
Palazzo Vecchio Art Story | Location | Opening Hours Tickets | Authorizations

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