San Giovanni in Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
L'incoronazione di Ferdinando I d'Aragona e Sei Musici
The Coronation of Ferdinando I of Aragon and Six Musicians
| | Benedetto da Maiano (1442-1497) | |
Inscription.
La scultura centrale raffigura il cardinale Latino Orsini nell'atto di incoronare Ferdinando 1 d'Aragona, evento storico avvenuto il 4 febbraio 1459 a Barletta. Insieme a questi gruppi laterali di Musici e ad altre statue oggi perdute, la composizione era destinata alla decorazione della Porta Capuana a Napoli, ma il grande ciclo scultoreo, lavorato a Firenze da Benedetto da Maiano, rimase incompiuto. Dopo la morte dell'artista le sculture vennero dislocate in varie parti della cittΰ; l'Incoronazione giunse al Bargello nel 1870, mentre i sei Musici furono acquistati dallo Stato Italiano per il Museo a un secolo esatto di distanza, nel 1970.
The central group represents the coronation of Ferdinando I d'Aragona by Cardinal Latino Orsini which occurred on 4 February 1459 in Barletta. It was commissioned together with the Musicians and other lost figures from Benedetto da Maiano for the Porta Capuana in Naples but this remarkable sculptural decoration remained incomplete and the single figures were dispersed after Benedetto's death in Florence, where he had carved them.
The Coronation entered the Bargello in 1870 whereas the Musicians were purchased by the Italian State for the museum exactly a century later.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is February 4, 1459.
Location. 43° 46.225′ N, 11° 15.506′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. It can be reached from Via Ghibellina near Via del Proconsolo. The marker and accompanying sculptures are in the open-air courtyard of the Bargello museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via del Proconsolo 4, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fontana di Sala Grande / Fountain for the Sala Grande (here, next to this marker); Il Museo / The Museum (a few steps from this marker); Il Palazzo / The Palazzo (a few steps from this marker); Il Pescatore / The Fisher Boy (a few steps from this marker); Sarcofago / Sarcophagus (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannone di San Paolo / Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Verone (within shouting distance of this marker); Gli Stemmi / The Coats of Arms (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.
Also see . . .
1. Ferdinand I of Naples (Wikipedia). A bio of the Neapolitan leader honored with this set of sculptures. (Submitted on August 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Benedetto da Maiano biogrpahy from Britannica.
Excerpt: "Benedettos work depends for its effect less on invention and originality than on unfailing taste and an exceptionally high level of technical skill. The naturalism of his male portrait busts is in marked contrast to his delicate, idealized busts of women. But both types show his virtuosity in the handling of highly polished stone to achieve a jewel-like play of light on surfaces."(Submitted on August 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on August 20, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.


