Art
From ancient mosaics to medieval frescoes, Renaissance masterpieces and more, get a unique insight into the wonderful world of art with our resident experts.
Of Obelisks and Pachyderms: Bernini’s Elephant in Piazza della Minerva
Discover the full story behind the charming marble elephant designed by Baroque master Gianlorenzo ...
Sun 18 Apr 2021
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Michelangelo’s Pietà: Renaissance Perfection in Saint Peter’s Basilica
Find out all you need to know about the extraordinary Pietà that Michelangelo carved for St. Peter' ...
Sat 27 Mar 2021
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Bernini, Borghese and the Rise of Baroque Rome: 6 Bernini Masterpieces in the Villa Borghese
Get the lowdown on the magnificent sculptures created by Gianlorenzo Bernini for Scipione Borghese ...
Thu 04 Mar 2021
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The Brutal Beauty of an Ancient Masterpiece: Palazzo Massimo’s Boxer at Rest
Come face-to-face with one of the most probing psychological portraits in all of ancient art, the ...
Fri 05 Feb 2021
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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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Top 10 Paintings to See in the Vatican Museums Pinacoteca
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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