Medici Lion

Medici Lion Tuscany, 18th century. Towards the end of the 16th century, the sculptor Flaminio Vacca was commissioned to create one of the two majestic lions that adorn the staircase of the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. The lion on the right is from Roman times, while the one on the left, clearly signed by Vacca, dates back to 1600. The present bronze lion, elegant and powerful, is inspired by Vacca's latter work. Mounted on a lacquered and finely marbled rectangular base, the lion shows some variations compared to the original model: in particular, the position of the tail and legs is different, making this sculpture an original interpretation rather than a simple copy. However, the work maintains the classic spirit and expressive force of the Medici lion, a symbol of vigilance and power. cm 23 x 15 h cm 25 x 12 x 9.5 h