Italian language solidified under the influence of the Tuscan dialect, particularly the version spoken by Florentine writers like Dante Alighieri. Their works in the 14th century helped establish the Tuscan dialect as the standard form of Italian.

Probably in a Tuscan dialect, not very refined.

You mean if he spoke Italian. He did in a sort of Tuscan dialect.

The dialect was that of the Florentine's or people from Florence. I believe it was referred to as Florentine and was popularized by the great artists that wrote in the language.

A courtyard. It was a Tuscan innovation. A courtyard. It was a Tuscan innovation.