One of my first visits upon my arrival in Florence is to the Convent of San Marco. I truly believe that with my longing for simplicity, I could be content living in one of the cells Fra Angelico decorated with frescos depicting the life of Jesus. I’d pick the first cell to the left, the one with Jesus and Mary Magdalene, ‘Noli mi tangere.’ They’d have to close the entire place to the public because I sure wouldn’t want tourists peeping in and snapping photos. Other than that, I’m a go.
During the fifteen century the convent was home to two notables. I’d be delighted to meet Cosimo de’Medici (1389-1464) in the corridor when he was on retreat from the bustle of his busy life as a leader in Florence. On the other hand, I doubt I’d have much in common with Savonarola (1452-1498) when he was in Florence, from 1482 until he was burned at the stake in the Piazza della Signoria in 1498. Besides, it would take over a half a century for me to overlap with them both.
During the fifteen century the convent was home to two notables. I’d be delighted to meet Cosimo de’Medici (1389-1464) in the corridor when he was on retreat from the bustle of his busy life as a leader in Florence. On the other hand, I doubt I’d have much in common with Savonarola (1452-1498) when he was in Florence, from 1482 until he was burned at the stake in the Piazza della Signoria in 1498. Besides, it would take over a half a century for me to overlap with them both.