The Dante funeral mask, once thought real, is now believed a lost sculptural portrait. Donated to Florence in 1911, found in Ravenna in 1830.
Thanks to this astute decision, Florence has preserved much of its extraordinary artistic, historical, and cultural heritage virtually intact.
Remember that at the time Dante entered public life an extraordinary activity manifested itself in all branches of public works
Home to a vast collection of zoology and anatomy, with lifelike wax models crafted by master artisans.