Singing gallery (reconstruction with original architectural elements)

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Luca della Robbia's Cantoria stands out as one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Renaissance. Over the course of seven years, della Robbia worked tirelessly to carve the reliefs under Brunelleschi's watchful eye, his style evolving significantly in the process. Initially, the earliest panels were marked by symmetry and a lack of movement; however, as the project progressed, the dynamic energy of the singers became increasingly apparent. The Singing Gallery comes alive with children singing, dancing, and making music to praise the Lord, as Psalm 150 so eloquently puts it. Their figures are at once full of life, meticulously observed, and beautifully combined in groups that blend seamlessly into the ten panels of the gallery. The advanced craftsmanship on display cements Luca della Robbia's reputation as a master stonecarver and solidifies his position as a leading Florentine artist and proponent of Renaissance naturalism.