Enfilade

From the Medici Archive Project (MAP):

Piergabriele Mancuso and Alice S. Legé | The Jews, the Medici, and the Ghetto of Florence: History and Challenges of an Exhibition
Online, The Medici Archive Project, 10 October 2023, 5pm (EDT)

Ketubah (Marriage Contract), 1739 (Archivio di Stato di Firenze)

The exhibition The Jews, the Medici, and the Ghetto of Florence (Gli ebrei, i Medici, e il Ghetto di Firenze)—on view from 23 October 2023 until 20 January 2024 at the Palazzo Pitti—offers a comprehensive exploration of a relatively understudied aspect of the Medici and Jewish history. Delving into the intricate evolution of the Florentine Ghetto, the exhibition traces the site’s history from its establishment under the Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici in 1570 to its eventual dissolution in the 19th century. Visitors will see a rich array of artifacts, including illuminated manuscripts, paintings, archival documents, photographs, maps, and sculptures. These items provide insights into the complex relationship between the Jewish community and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

This talk by the exhibition’s curators will focus on the creation of the exhibition, prompting important inquiries into topics such as segregation, protective measures, urban integration, and the invaluable cultural contributions made by the Jewish populace during the Florentine Renaissance.

To watch this talk, click here on Tuesday, 10 October, at 5pm (EDT).