Bernini started to work on this sculpture in 1622 under the commission of Scipione Borghese and he finally ended his work in 1625. It’s considered one of his masterpieces. The statue is an incredible work of art for more reasons than simply good old-fashioned sculpting, which...
In addition to the extreme old age of these artifacts (the Venus of Hohle Fels [38-33,000 BCE] is the earliest ivory carving and the oldest known figurative sculpture, while the extraordinary Venus of Dolni Vestonice [26,000 BCE] is the oldest known clay sculpture in the world), the ...
You observed proper procedure, my dear Pliny, in sifting the cases of those who had been denounced to you as Christians. For it is not possible to lay down any general rule to serve as a kind of fixed standard.They are not to be sought out; if they are denounced and proved guilty, ...
To book your Galleria Borghese tickets, there is a 2€ fee. So even if you book for an under-18 year old, or for afree Sunday, or you are using aRoma Passfor free entry, you will pay 2€ for the reservation. Anyonedisabledand their accompanying caregiver do not get free entry but a...
The ancient Romans developed superior techniques for building with masonry, but, curiously, they did not often use their masonry skills in dam construction. An exception was the Proserpina Dam in Merida, Spain, that is still standing today. Developments by the Romans were not overlooked by others...
Don’t miss:In addition to works by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, and Flemish Old Masters, the Velazquez portrait of Pope Innocent X is a must-see. Visit the Doria Pamphilj Gallery 6. MAXXI (National Museum of 21st-Century Art) Those in the know will recognise architect Zaha Hadid's sculpt...