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Photographic collection

Treasures of the Accademia.

In focus

Discover Renaissance masterpieces at the Galleria dell’Accademia, where art and history meet. Admire Michelangelo’s celebrated David and explore an artistic world that helped shape Italian culture.

38 works

Treasures of the Accademia — Treasures of the AccademiaGalleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

In this collection

The photographs.

38 works

A painted portrait of a saint, framed by decorative details and a halo.

Portrait of a saint

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of the Madonna and Child, with delicate features and rich golden tones.

Madonna and Child

Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence, Italy

A painting showing a mounted figure meeting a man, against a golden background.

The rider and the sacred

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Virgin and Child with a hen

Virgin and Child with a hen

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painted detail of angels playing instruments, with golden halos.

Heavenly harmony

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

The Renaissance angel

The Renaissance angel

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Detail of a Renaissance angel with a golden halo and finely rendered hair.

Angelic face

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Detail of a painting showing saints with golden halos.

Faces of the Renaissance

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of the Virgin holding the Christ Child, surrounded by angels.

Virgin and Child with angels

Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence, Italy

A painted detail of a saint in prayer, with a serene expression.

Saint in prayer

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting showing Christ surrounded by sacred figures.

The eternal Christ

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Haloed figure holding a closed red book, inside a golden frame.

Christ in Majesty

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A sculpted figure in prayer, shown with a delicate, expressive pose.

Renaissance prayer

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A sacred figure in an ornate robe, portrayed with rich textures and golden light.

Sacred Renaissance portrait

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of a saint in a red robe holding an open book.

Saint in red

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painted Virgin surrounded by saints and devotional figures, with gilded details.

Virgin and saints in light

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of the Virgin and Child accompanied by Saint Elizabeth.

Madonna and Saint Elizabeth

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painted saint in a red robe, with a decorated mitre and a pastoral staff.

Portrait of a saint

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A sacred painting showing Christ surrounded by saints against a golden background.

Christ and saints

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painted apostle in a red robe holds a book against a golden background.

Wisdom of the apostles

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

The Madonna, dressed in blue, holds the Christ Child in a painting rich in colour and detail.

Renaissance Madonna and Child

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Five-panel altarpiece showing the Virgin and Child surrounded by four figures.

Altarpiece: Virgin and Child with holy figures

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Detail of a painting showing a venerable figure among other characters.

Face of the Renaissance

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Detail of a painting showing a defeated warrior lying on the ground.

The fallen hero

Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence, Italy

Angels in prayer

Angels in prayer

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Detail of a painted angel with delicate features and an ornate garment.

Face of a Renaissance angel

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of the Madonna and Child, marked by a tender composition and harmonious colours.

Madonna and Child: Renaissance light

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Detail of a painted female face framed by a golden halo.

Sacred Renaissance face

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painted saint with an intense gaze, golden details and vibrant colours.

Saint in golden light

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Saints depicted with symbolic attributes, vibrant colours and fine details.

Renaissance saints

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Madonna and children

Madonna and children

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of the Madonna holding her child, evoking maternal tenderness.

Madonna and Child eternal

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Renaissance emotion

Renaissance emotion

Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence, Italy

Figures in conversation, depicted through expressive gestures and colours.

Renaissance conversations

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A Renaissance scene with expressive figures and a rich palette.

Renaissance emotions

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painted detail of suffering and sacrifice, showing drops of blood.

Renaissance sacrifice

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A detail of the Crucifixion, with expressive figures and drapery.

The crucified Christ

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

A painting of the Crucifixion with figures gathered around Christ.

Renaissance Crucifixion

Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy