The Florence Watercolors Gallery was inspired by the hints of the 15th century hidden in the reflections in the rain puddles.  It was the largest city in Europe, rich and economically successful. Starting with Cosino de’Medici and then in 1469 with Lorenzo de’Medici  a great patron of the arts, commissioning works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Lorenzo came to be known as”Lorenzo the Magnificent” (Lorenzo il Magnifico). Firenze (Florence) is where the Renaissance began, flourished and spread out to the rest of Europe.

Everything about Florence seems to be coloured with a mild violet, like diluted wine.

Henry James

The Florence Watercolors Gallery

In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

Virgil Thomson

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Florence Tourist Board

Among the four old bridges that span the river, the Ponte Vecchio, that bridge which is covered with the shops of jewellers and goldsmiths, is a most enchanting feature in the scene. The space of one house, in the centre, being left open, the view beyond, is shown as in a frame; and that precious glimpse of sky, and water, and rich buildings, shining so quietly among the huddled roofs and gables on the bridge, is exquisite. 

-Charles Dickens, writer