On 20 January 1739, Franz Stephan and his wife Maria Theresa arrived in Florence to ceremoniously take possession of the Grand Duchy, which Franz Stephan had received as a replacement for Lorraine. Triumphal arch with allegorical figures, coat of arms frieze, trophies of arms and reliefs.
Inscription: Arco Trionfale edificato fuori della Porta a S. Gallo della Città di Firenze, in occasione del solemne ingresso / delle A A Reali il Serenis: FRANCESCO III .../ B. Sgrilli scul: / J.G. Diametri delle Colonne fanno 10. Braccia Fiorentine, o. 18. Piedi di Francia
