Palazzo Sclafani
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The Palazzo Sclafani is a palace in Palermo
, southern Italy
, situated near the city's cathedral and the Palazzo dei Normanni
. Constructed in 1330 by lord Matteo Sclafani
, Count of Adernò, its design was in competition with his brother-in-law's contemporary Palazzo Chiaramonte.
The original appearance was changed in 1435 when it was turned into a civic hospital, and in 1832 when it became barracks. Today it is the base of the military command. On the facade, intertwined arches dance atop elegant mullioned windows; above the entrance, the coat of arms of the Sclafani family is proudly displayed, as well as an eagle (signifying the family's noble heritage) by the sculptor Bonaiuto Pisano.
The large Triumph of Death
fresco (1446) was originally located in the court of Palazzo Sclafani. It now hangs in the Palazzo Abatellis
.
Palermo
Palermo is a city in Southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old...
, southern Italy
Italy
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, situated near the city's cathedral and the Palazzo dei Normanni
Palazzo dei Normanni
The Palazzo dei Normanni or Royal Palace of Palermo is a palace in Palermo, Italy. It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily during the Norman domination and served afterwards as the main seat of power for the subsequent rulers of Sicily...
. Constructed in 1330 by lord Matteo Sclafani
Sclafani
Sclafani is an Italian surname originary of Sicily.- Coat of arms :The Sclafani coat of arms is divided in half and bears two cranes facing one another, inversely colored in argent to signify peace, and sable to signify jewels, specifically the diamond...
, Count of Adernò, its design was in competition with his brother-in-law's contemporary Palazzo Chiaramonte.
The original appearance was changed in 1435 when it was turned into a civic hospital, and in 1832 when it became barracks. Today it is the base of the military command. On the facade, intertwined arches dance atop elegant mullioned windows; above the entrance, the coat of arms of the Sclafani family is proudly displayed, as well as an eagle (signifying the family's noble heritage) by the sculptor Bonaiuto Pisano.
The large Triumph of Death
The Triumph of Death (Palermo)
The Triumph of Death is a fresco in the Regional Gallery of Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo, southern Italy. It is considered one of the most representative works of the late Gothic painting in Italy. The author of the work, which is dated around 1446, is unknown.-History:The work comes from the court...
fresco (1446) was originally located in the court of Palazzo Sclafani. It now hangs in the Palazzo Abatellis
Palazzo Abatellis
Palazzo Abatellis is a palace in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy, located in the Kalsa quarter. It is home to the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia .-History:...
.