Court of Palazzo Pitti decorated with Candelabra, from an Album with Plates Documenting the Festivities of the 1589 Wedding of Ferdinand I and Christine of Lorraine 1589 - 1592

This etching by Orazio Scarabelli, dating to 1589–1592, depicts the courtyard of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, decorated for the wedding of Ferdinand I de’ Medici and Christine of Lorraine. The artist, born in 1589, meticulously details the architectural elements of the courtyard, including its elaborate facade, balconies, and columns. The scene is dominated by a large stage, suggesting the courtyard's role as a venue for celebratory festivities. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a valuable insight into the grandeur and opulence of Renaissance court life.