The “Scoppio del Carro” in Florence The cart, which dates back to the XVIIIth century, is drawn by oxen decorated with ribbons from Porta al Prato to the square in front of the Duomo The Festa from which derives the current name of “Scoppio del Carro” became officially public in… 

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f the name Gherardo delle Notti doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry about it. This Utrecht-born, 17th-century artist is the subject of the first ever monographic exhibit at the Uffizi as part of the Florentine state galleries’ commitment to presenting lesser-known artists to the general public. Seeing more than 40… 

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