Renaissance

In 1505, in Rome, Pope Julius II entrusted Michelangelo Buonarroti with the monumental task of designing his tomb to be placed in the new St. Peter’s Basilica. The young artist, already considered a genius, imagined a grandiose mausoleum of classical inspiration, decorated with dozens of sculptures. The original design called for an imposing architectural structure […]

How often, when talking about the Renaissance, do the usual big names come to mind? Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo… yet Italy is dotted with lesser-known but extraordinary artists who deserve to be mentioned. One of these is Boccaccio Boccaccino, described by Giorgio Vasari in his famous Lives as a “rare” and “excellent painter”. A master who […]

Explore the Duke of Urbino’s Studiolo: a Renaissance masterpiece restored to its former glory in 2025. A unique place where art, history, and culture come together.

The equestrian monument dedicated to the condottiere Erasmo da Narni, called the Gattamelata, is the first to be executed since ancient Rome. Donatello, therefore, takes an ancient subject and brings it back into the Renaissance by renewing it. In this post I describe Donatello’s Gattamelata and tell you why it is to be considered one […]

One of the works lost during World War II is The Portrait of a Young Man by Raphael Sanzio, one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The painting disappeared in 1945 during the chaos of the last days of World War II, and it was a great loss since this work is considered one […]

The Polyptych of the Mystical Lamb, a masterpiece of the Van Eyck brothers completed in 1432, is known not only for its extraordinary beauty and artistic complexity but also for having been the subject of numerous vicissitudes, including theft and looting. Particularly intriguing is the fate of the panel of the Righteous Judges, which disappeared […]

The history of art is made up of enigmas and mysteries.There are works of art of inestimable value and beauty that, due to the vicissitudes of history, have disappeared without a trace. These masterpieces, once admired and celebrated, have become legends, and their absence is as powerful a reminder as the presence of works that […]

Have you ever wondered how Leonardo da Vinci’s life could have left such an indelible mark on the history of art and science?Leonardo da Vinci is the genius of the Renaissance, no one doubts it, but what he achieved during his lifetime has spanned the centuries like a beacon of ingenuity and creativity. In this […]

Have you ever wondered why Sandro Botticelli remains a legendary figure in the universe of Renaissance art? Born in 1445Florence, Botticelli is not only famous for the beauty of his works depicting goddesses and Madonnas, but also for the vast contribution he made to the Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli

You know when a lost work of art is, quite by chance, rediscovered and this starts to trigger a series of questions that open up new horizons? That’s what happened recently at the Museo Correr in Venice, when an unknown work by Andrea Mantegna, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, re-emerged from storage. In this […]

Do you know the works of Dürer and why he is considered a genius artist? In this post, I want to introduce you to the masterpieces of Albrecht Dürer, a master of the Nordic Renaissance and famous for his revolutionary approach to art. Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Dürer left an indelible mark on the art […]

There is a hidden place in Florence where Michelangelo Buonarroti left the mark of his genius. This place is Michelangelo’s secret room in the Medici Chapels, which has finally opened to the public. Here is why you must see it and why it is so important. Michelangelo’s Secret Room of the Medici Chapels: A Hidden […]

Tiziano Vecellio, one of the greatest masters of Italian Renaissance painting, left an indelible mark on the history of art with his extraordinary works. One of his masterpieces is the elegant and fascinating painting entitled Flora, which can be admired in Florence today. This work, created during Titian’s prolific career, captures the eye with its […]

After having explored the life and works of Filippo Brunelleschi, the brilliant architect and father of the Renaissance, today I propose to dive into the fascinating world of Lorenzo Ghiberti, another important protagonist of Florentine Renaissance art. Known primarily for his creation of the famous ‘Gates of Paradise,’ Ghiberti was a multifaceted and talented artist […]

Are you ready to take an unforgettable journey into the heart of Florence, immersing yourself in the timeless beauty of a sculptural masterpiece? In this post, I will guide you on a discovery of Donatello’s Madonna, an extraordinary work of art that enchants with its refinement and profound expressiveness. Prepare to be captivated by this […]

If you have arrived on this page, it means that you want to discover the world’s art treasures. In this post, I will guide you through a journey into Venetian art, to discover the magnificent Pala Pesaro by Titian, a masterpiece exhibited at the Basilica dei Frari in Venice. Ready to discover the details of […]

The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese, exhibited at the Louvre, is a work of art that fascinates and surprises visitors with its enormous size and richness of detail. The painting is displayed in a room that everyone at the Louvre passes through and where, indeed, one probably spends more time as it is the […]

Created in 1516, Titian’s majestic Assumption is one of the great masterpieces of the most important 16th century artist in Venice and the world. Of all Titian’s works, this is one of the most beautiful and one of the rare masterpieces that can still be admired in the place for which it was created. In […]

The painting entitled Giunone versa doni su Venezia (Juno Pouring Gifts on Venice) by Paolo Veronese is the result of a commission from the Venetian Republic, who wanted the state rooms of the Doge’s Palace in Venice to celebrate the power and greatness of Venice. In reality, the commission was given to Giambattista Ponchino, a […]

The Last Supper by Paolo Veronese is one of the most famous works of the Venetian Renaissance. This painting, completed in 1573, is housed in the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice and is famous for a trial that Veronese had to undergo, who was forced to change the work’s name to Supper in the Levi House. […]