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Christ is Born: Pinturicchio’s Nativity Fresco in Santa Maria del Popolo’s Della Rovere Chapel
Keeping in the festive spirit this week, in our latest blog we’re profiling one of our favourite ...
Thu 31 Dec 2020
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Botticelli, Perugino and the Wonders of the Early Renaissance in the Sistine Chapel
Discover the often overlooked magnificent early Renaissance frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, where ...
Wed 02 Dec 2020
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The Tragic Genius of Francesco Borromini: Inside Rome’s San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
Discover the tragic tale of the life and shocking death of architectural icon Francesco Borromini ...
Thu 19 Nov 2020
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The Visionary Ecstasy of Death: Bernini’s Sculpture of Ludovica Albertoni
Discover the extraordinary last masterpiece of Baroque genius Gianlorenzo Bernini, a startling portr ...
Fri 30 Oct 2020
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Highlights of the Vatican Pinacoteca: 10 Paintings You Need to See in the Vatican Picture Gallery
Discover the magnificent masterpieces of the Vatican Museum's Pinacoteca gallery with our guide, ...
Fri 09 Oct 2020
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This is my Body: Stefano Maderno and the Miraculous Corpse of Saint Cecilia
Stefano Maderno's sculpture of the corpse of Saint Cecilia is one of Rome's most beautiful statues - ...
Fri 02 Oct 2020
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Beautiful Frescoes and Bloody Intrigue: A Guide to the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican
Discover the fabulous but under-appreciated Renaissance frescoes of the Borgia apartments in the ...
Tue 08 Sep 2020
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High Art and Dark Experiments: The Road to Enlightenment in the Sansevero Chapel
To celebrate the launch of our latest virtual tour of Naples’ extraordinary Sansevero Chapel, this ...
Fri 28 Aug 2020
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Artist on the Run: Where to see the art of Caravaggio in Naples
The extraordinary art of Caravaggio perfectly reflects Naples' uniquely exciting character. Discover ...
Wed 15 Jul 2020
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Trajan's Market: History's first mall
One of the most mysterious and fascinating buildings of the ancient Rome, the so-called Trajan's ...
Fri 26 Jun 2020
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Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel: A Complete Online Guide to the Sistine Chapel Frescoes
This week we’ll be analysing the immense fresco cycle that Michelangelo painted for the ceiling of ...
Tue 23 Jun 2020
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An Introduction to the Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo, the Origins of the Sistine Ceiling and the ‘Warrior-Pope’ Julius II
The Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s most iconic cultural destinations, a living museum of ...
Thu 11 Jun 2020
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