Uffizi Opens Three New Rooms Dedicated to Andrea del Sarto and Fra Bartolomeo
On June 25, 2026, the Uffizi Galleries announced the opening of three new rooms on the second floor, showcasing 25 works by Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo, and their circle of painters active in Florence during the first two decades of the 16th century. Located at the end of the Third Corridor, the rooms chronologically conclude the gallery's historical-pictorial narrative, highlighting the artists' role in developing 'modern mannerism' and the mature Renaissance phase. Key works include Fra Bartolomeo's "Vision of Saint Bernard" and Andrea del Sarto's "Madonna of the Harpies."
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The new installation underscores the Uffizi's commitment to deepening its presentation of early 16th-century Florentine painting, a period often overshadowed by the High Renaissance masters. For collectors and scholars, the focused display of Fra Bartolomeo and Andrea del Sarto—both pivotal yet less internationally recognized than their contemporaries—signals a curatorial effort to elevate their market and academic standing. The rooms also provide a coherent narrative bridge to later Mannerist developments, offering visitors a more complete understanding of Renaissance art's evolution in Florence.
- Artists: Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo
- Museums: Uffizi Galleries
- Locations: Florence
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