Until   May 1st 2011 at the Museum Annigoni at Villa Bardini in Florence the exhibition: Novecento sedotto. The charm of the  XVII century between the two World Wars. From Velasquez to Annigoni.  The exibit  consists  of  50 works  whose  XX century authors,  such as  Longhi, De Chirico, Primo Conti and Annigoni  seem to be strongly  influenced by Jusepe Ribera, Artemisia Gentileschi and Diego Velasquez  (see  his just restored  Water man ).  Besides the exhibition is divided in three sections and describes  the Seicento ( XVII century), showing  an incredible relationship between ancient and modern painters.  Take the opportunity of visiting the magnificent Bardini garden with one ticket including Boboli garden!  Reserve a private guide and trust her!!