Courtyard of the Pinecone

Why go

The pinecone faces the Belvedere niche, setting an ancient object against the architecture of a later courtyard. That combination makes the space more than a break between galleries: it shows how an older sculpture was given a prominent new setting. The scale of the open court also changes how you see the bronze.

What to look for

• The ancient bronze pinecone is the courtyard’s namesake.
• It faces the Belvedere niche across the open space.

Useful to know

• Use the court to view the pinecone in relation to the niche opposite.

Your next visit

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