Title: New Sacristy
Artist: Michelangelo
Location: San Lorenzo, Florence
Date: 1519 - 34
Made when Leo X comes to Florence to make claims for the Medici family
Leo X has his cousin Giulio (Clement VII) '
- burial place for Lorenzo the Magnficent and murdered brother Giuliano
- and their namesakes Lorenzo II, Duke of Urbino and Giulio (Duke of Nemero)
Made to mimic the old Sacristy
Pietra Serena - gray-blue store is used, means serene stone
Tombs of the 2 young dukes are opposite each other
Triumphal arch structure with 3 parts to it
paragone tradition: compiles a space that encompasses scultpure, painting and archtecture
playing with architecture - different forms compete with each other
Niche individuals - rep of 2 dukes - both look to central tomb - stress family connection
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