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Florence Cathedral, Dome, Florence

£100.00

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Materials

This model is expertly crafted from high-quality, UV 405-sensitive resin, chosen for its ability to capture fine architectural details with exceptional precision. Each piece is carefully primed with acrylic spray paint, providing a smooth, even surface that enhances durability and prepares the model for display or additional finishing. The combination of UV-sensitive resin and professional priming ensures a stable, long-lasting, and visually striking representation suitable for collectors, educators, and architectural enthusiasts alike.

Product details

Florence Cathedral, Dome, Florence

This finely crafted 1:400 scale resin model represents the iconic dome of Florence Cathedral, one of the most extraordinary achievements of Renaissance architecture. Designed with exceptional precision, the model captures the dome in the fully realized form originally intended by its designer, allowing viewers to appreciate the complete architectural vision behind this historic structure.

In the early 15th century, the cathedral stood unfinished for decades. The vast octagonal crossing had been left open because no builder knew how to construct a dome of such unprecedented scale without enormous wooden support structures, which would have required impractical amounts of timber. The challenge was ultimately solved by the Florentine architect Filippo Brunelleschi, whose revolutionary design transformed the project and became one of the defining engineering achievements of the Renaissance.

Brunelleschi devised an innovative double-shell dome supported by eight major ribs and sixteen intermediate ribs, with an internal herringbone brick pattern that allowed the structure to support itself during construction. Completed in 1436, the dome became the largest masonry dome ever built and remains one of the most remarkable structural accomplishments in architectural history.However, the dome was never completed exactly as Brunelleschi originally intended. His full vision included additional external finishing details that were not fully realized after his death in 1446. While later architects completed key elements, most notably the lantern, some aspects of the original design were simplified or altered during the final stages of construction. The structure that stands today therefore represents a remarkable but slightly modified interpretation of Brunelleschi’s plan.

This model presents the dome as it was intended to appear, incorporating the complete architectural vision envisioned during its design. The elegant curvature of the dome, the pronounced structural ribs, the octagonal drum, and the lantern crowning the summit are rendered with exceptional clarity. Cast in high-quality resin, the model features crisp detailing and accurate proportions, making it ideal for collectors, architecture enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by Renaissance engineering.

Approximate Dimensions:

  • 120 mm (W) × 120 mm (D) × 180 mm (H)
  • 4.7 in (W) × 4.7 in (D) × 7.1 in (H)
Florence Cathedral, Dome, Florence

Materials

This model is expertly crafted from high-quality, UV 405-sensitive resin, chosen for its ability to capture fine architectural details with exceptional precision. Each piece is carefully primed with acrylic spray paint, providing a smooth, even surface that enhances durability and prepares the model for display or additional finishing. The combination of UV-sensitive resin and professional priming ensures a stable, long-lasting, and visually striking representation suitable for collectors, educators, and architectural enthusiasts alike.

Please note this model is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children. 

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Pprocessing times

All of our models are crafted to order, ensuring each piece receives meticulous attention to detail and finishing at our artisan studio in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Before dispatch, every item is carefully inspected through a comprehensive quality assurance process to confirm it meets our standards of precision, craftsmanship, and presentation.

We aim to dispatch standard orders within 7–10 working days (Monday to Friday) from the date of purchase. Custom commissions may take longer depending on their complexity and specific requirements; estimated time frames will be provided during the commissioning process.

Delivery times will vary according to destination and the shipping method selected

Payment & Shipping

Payment Methods

We gladly accept major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, alongside digital payment options such as Apple Pay, Shop Pay, and AfterPay (available in the US and Canada). PayPal is offered for customers in the US, UK, and Canada. Please note that prepaid gift cards, checks, and money orders are not supported at this time.

Shipping Destinations

Our products are available for delivery across the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia, and France. Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, and U.S. territories may take slightly longer to arrive. For security and reliability, we are unable to deliver to P.O. boxes or freight forwarding addresses, and cannot assume responsibility for parcels lost or damaged by such services.

Shipping Notes

Every model is prepared for shipment with the same care and precision applied to its design. Each item is individually and securely wrapped to protect fine details and surfaces throughout transit. We use robust, double-walled boxes to provide added structural strength and impact resistance, ensuring the model arrives in pristine condition.

Delivery Partners

To complete the process, we partner exclusively with reliable, trusted postage carriers with proven track records for handling specialist and fragile items. From our studio to your door, packaging and delivery are managed to the highest standard, offering confidence that your model will reach you safely and securely.

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