Messina Regional Museum | Masterpieces by Giovanni Montorsoli & More

🗿 Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli: Michelangelo’s Protégé Turned Master *Florentine sculptor-monk (1507–1563) whose restorations of classical works like:* Belvedere Apollo (Vatican) Laocoön Group (Vatican) ...rival his original creations: 🔱 Iconic Works in Focus 1️⃣ Neptune Fountain (Messina) Dynamic duo: Neptune taming Scylla Marine horses sculpted with Michelangelesque musculature 2️⃣ "Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene" Resurrection scene infused with psychological intensity 3️⃣ Gilded Carriage of Messina Senators Mobile Renaissance bling 🏆 🧵 Hidden Gem: "Life of St. Joseph" Embroidery Silk & silver thread + Sicilian coral/pomegranate motifs From San Gregorio Church’s treasury ✨ Why Art Lovers Should Visit Trace Florence-to-Sicily artistic exchange See precious 16th-century liturgical textiles Marvel at Montorsoli’s fusion of sacred & classical #MichelangelosHeir #SicilianRenaissance #ForgottenMasterpieces #SculptureMeetsTheSea