QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Eternal City? Art in Rome and the Vatican
Edoardo Cesarino 3 October 2026
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Masterpiece Story: The Cardsharps by Caravaggio
The Cardsharps is an early masterpiece of Baroque art by Caravaggio that explores the revolutionary theme of crooked card playing. Let’s delve...
James W Singer 13 September 2026
Caravaggio’s Last Painting: The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula
In May 1610, Caravaggio completed The Martyrdom of St Ursula. Two months later, he was dead. We investigate the story behind his last commission,...
Catriona Miller 13 September 2026
Masterpiece Story: Judith and Holofernes by Caravaggio
Judith and Holofernes is a Caravaggio masterpiece that captures Biblical murder and drama. Rarely has death been captured so intensely and violently...
James W Singer 13 September 2026
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini: Divine Bliss or Pure Erotic Pleasure?
Among the works of the famous sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), the sculptural group called Ecstasy of Saint Teresa remains...
Montaine Dumont 8 September 2026
Masterpiece Story: Trevi Fountain in Rome
During long, warm summer days, it is hard not to dream about much-needed holidays. With that said I was reminded of my visit to Rome some time ago,...
Nadine Waldmann 16 August 2026
8 Famous Places You Can See Through the Eyes of Artists
Art and travel share a deeply symbiotic relationship, leading to vibrant portrayals of famous locations around the world. Artworks capture the...
Maya M. Tola 3 August 2026
Canova and His World—Breaking the Rules of Classical Art
Antonio Canova had an international practice and superstar status as a sculptor during his lifetime, but his works today can often seem bland and...
Catriona Miller 1 June 2026
Masterpiece Story: Apollo and Daphne by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Apollo and Daphne, one of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s first major commissions, was completed between 1622 and 1625 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a...
Maya M. Tola 17 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: Pietà by Michelangelo
The Pietà–or Virgin of Pity–is the representation of the Blessed Virgin holding her divine son on her knees. This iconic type entered Italy...
Montaine Dumont 17 May 2026
Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 5 Facts and 5 Artworks
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a multifaceted artist. He is mostly known as a sculptor and architect, but he was also a painter and a city planner. He...
Vithória Konzen Dill 7 May 2026
The Theft of Michelangelo: The Story of His Stolen Body
The complex of the Santi Apostoli basilica in Rome, located just steps away from the bustling Piazza Venezia, is a place steeped in history. If you...
Javier Abel Miguel 18 February 2026
