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.
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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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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Everything you Need to Know About 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
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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9 Things You Need to Know About the Pantheon in Rome
The Pantheon is ancient Rome's best preserved building, and offers an amazing insight into the world ...
Wed 03 Jun 2020
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Fake Domes and Heavenly Visions: the incredible illusionistic frescoes of Sant’Ignazio in Rome
One of the most impressive and surprising artistic achievements anywhere in the city are the massive ...
Wed 13 May 2020
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