Born in Monte San Savino (near Arezzo), Zannetti was inspired by patriotic ideals. Specialized in surgery, Zannetti, who had fought in the wars of independence, offered his professional services to Garibaldi’s troops. He was even nominated a senator.

By displaying documents and works from a variety of funds and collections, this exhibition presents aspects of Zannetti’s personal and professional life, mixed with the charismatic personality of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

One of the main loans is from the Rubieri-Zannetti fund, bought by the Biblioteca Moreniana, with a display of original documents and letters written by Zannetti.
Some of Zannetti’s personal effects come from the Fondazione Spadolini-Nuova Antologia: among these a microscope, several pistols and cases for surgical instruments.

There are also some paintings portraying Garibaldi in various situations, mostly on loan from the Modern Art Gallery in Pitti Palace. Legacies of a myriad of institutions preserving the – fairly recent – past of the Italian nation.

Garibaldi Was Wounded… The Surgeon Ferdinando Zannetti (1801-1881): Nation, Civilization and Science

From 10th November to 31st January 2012
Palazzo Medici Riccardi - Florence

Opening days and hours: the Museum of Palazzo Medici is open every day from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm.
Closed on Wednesdays.
Entrance to the museum from via Cavour, 3
Tickets (concessions and adults): from € 4.00 to € 7.00

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