FLORENCE, THE CRADLE OF THE RENAISSANCE
Few cities have influenced the history of Western art as profoundly as Florence. The capital of Tuscany was one of the great centers of the Renaissance, a period of extraordinary artistic and intellectual creativity that transformed European culture.
Walking through Florence today is like stepping into a living museum. Medieval streets lead to magnificent piazzas, Renaissance palaces stand beside centuries-old churches, and the city's famous terracotta rooftops create an unmistakable architectural landscape.
At the heart of it all stands the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the Duomo. Its monumental dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and completed in 1436, remains one of the greatest achievements of Renaissance engineering and one of the most recognizable landmarks in Italy.
Fun Fact: Brunelleschi's dome was built without the traditional full wooden centering normally used to support masonry arches and vaults during construction. His innovative engineering techniques made it possible to create one of the largest masonry domes ever built, forever changing the history of architecture.
FIRENZE 2: THE HEART OF THE CITY
In Firenze 2, Alecse places Florence's most iconic landmark at the center of a vibrant urban composition. Brunelleschi's magnificent dome rises above an intricate landscape of rooftops, bell towers, churches and historic buildings, creating a striking contrast between monumental architecture and the everyday beauty of the city.
The warm tones of terracotta, ochre and burnt orange dominate the scene, punctuated by unexpected touches of turquoise and deep blue. Strong outlines and simplified architectural forms transform the dense cityscape into an almost abstract arrangement of shapes and colors.
Rather than presenting Florence as a conventional postcard, the artwork celebrates the visual richness of the city, inviting the viewer to explore its rooftops, discover its architectural details and appreciate the extraordinary harmony of its historic center.
From the monumental Duomo to the smallest buildings surrounding it, every element contributes to the distinctive character of this timeless Italian city.
THE FIRENZE TRIPTYCH: THREE VIEWS, ONE CITY
Firenze 2 is the central artwork in Alecse's original Firenze Triptych, a series created in September 2018, shortly after his first vintage-inspired travel posters depicting Sri Lanka.
Designed as three complementary compositions, the series captures a continuous panoramic view of Florence, celebrating its historic rooftops, Renaissance architecture and unmistakable Tuscan atmosphere.
Displayed from left to right, Firenze 1, Firenze 2 and Firenze 3 come together to create a striking panorama of the city. The Duomo, featured prominently in this central panel, provides a natural focal point for the entire composition.
Each poster can also be enjoyed individually, making the triptych equally appealing as a complete wall art arrangement or as three independent artworks.
Explore the complete Firenze Triptych:
ONE OF ALECSE'S FIRST TRAVEL POSTERS
The Firenze Triptych holds a special place in the history of MyRetroPoster.
Created in September 2018, only a short time after Alecse began developing his first vintage-inspired travel posters in Sri Lanka, these three artworks belong to the earliest chapter of his artistic journey.
They reflect the development of the distinctive visual language that would become the signature of his Artful Travels™ collection: a combination of photography, digital painting, illustration and vintage-inspired graphic design.
With its bold colors, simplified architectural forms and distinctive halftone texture, Firenze 2 illustrates Alecse's approach to transforming familiar destinations into original artworks that combine the charm of classic travel posters with contemporary digital techniques.
VINTAGE ITALIAN TRAVEL ART
Firenze 2 celebrates the timeless beauty of Florence through a rich palette of terracotta, coral, golden ochre, deep burgundy and turquoise blue.
The warm colors of the city's historic buildings contrast with the darker tones of the sky, while the monumental silhouette of the Duomo gives the composition a strong architectural identity.
Alecse's distinctive vintage-inspired halftone finish adds texture and depth to the artwork, recalling the visual character of classic travel posters while preserving the individuality of his contemporary artistic approach.
Whether displayed on its own or alongside Firenze 1 and Firenze 3, this original Florence poster brings the warmth of Tuscany, the beauty of Renaissance architecture and the nostalgic charm of vintage Italian travel art into your home.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Artwork: Firenze 2
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Artist: Alecse
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Collection: Artful Travels™
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Destination: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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Series: Firenze Triptych, Part 2 of 3
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Original Creation: September 2018
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Style: Vintage-inspired Italian travel poster
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Subject: Florence skyline featuring the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its iconic dome
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Technique: Photography, digital painting and illustration with halftone finishing
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Edition: Limited to 300 prints
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Printing: Premium 12-color fine art printing
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Paper: EMA 200 gsm fine art paper
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Orientation: Portrait
SUSTAINABLE ART PRINTING
At MyRetroPoster, every artwork is printed on demand, helping avoid unnecessary stock and overproduction. We work with professional printing partners in different regions to produce our posters closer to their final destinations whenever possible.
Each print is produced using premium printing materials and carefully prepared for shipping.
ORIGINAL ARTWORK & COPYRIGHT
Firenze 2 is an original artwork by Alecse, part of the Artful Travels™ collection by MyRetroPoster. All rights reserved. Reproduction, redistribution or commercial use without prior written authorization is prohibited.