Category: Palazzo Barberini
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The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica at Palazzo Barberini
Overview The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica at Palazzo Barberini in Rome is a treasure trove of art from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Housed in a stunning Baroque palace designed by Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Francesco Borromini, the gallery showcases masterpieces by artists like Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Originally the Barberini family’s…
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Holy Saturday
On this Holy Saturday, the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium takes a look at some of moving and inspirational pieces of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. In room 211 at the @artinstitutechi you will find back on display this breathtaking piece by Francisco de Zurbarán. “The Crucifixion” (1627). The black background and amazing detail on Jesus’ body and loin…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As St. Patrick’s day celebrations were started by Irish emigrants as a way to remember the homeland, you won’t find any Baroque paintings of the saint. Instead, we will take a look at Simon Vouet’s amazing take on the popular Fortune Teller theme. The left half of the painting is similar…
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Maffeo Barberini Portrait by Caravaggio on display
One of Caravaggio’s few portraits will be on display in a special exhibit until February 23, 2025. This portrait is part of a private collection and has never before been on display to the public. The portrait is of Maffeo Barberini, who at 30yrs old was well on his way to being appointed a cardinal…