St John the Evangelist by Donatello – Top 10 Facts
A young sculptor from Florence named Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (1386-1466) visited Rome … Read more
Sculptures
The Cellini Salt Cellar by Benvenuto Cellini – Top 8 Facts
The life of Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) was one of multiple ups and downs, mainly because … Read more
Penitent Magdalene by Antonio Canova – Top 8 Facts
By the time that Antonio Canova (1757-1822) moved to Rome in 1780, he was already … Read more
The Rape of Proserpina by Bernini – Top 8 Facts
The family of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) moved from Naples to Rome in the early … Read more
Angel by Michelangelo – Top 8 Facts
One of the earliest works by Michelangelo is part of a large monument dedicated to … Read more
Saint George by Donatello – Top 8 Facts
One of the most intriguing sculptures by Donatello (1386-1466) was one of the 14 works … Read more
Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Cellini – Top 8 Facts
If your patron is the Grand Duke of Tuscany and his predecessor had a monumental … Read more
Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker by Canova – Top 10 Facts
One of the most intriguing sculptures ever created can be found decorating a stairwell in … Read more
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini – Top 12 Facts
When you enter a relatively obscure church in Rome, you’re able to admire one of … Read more
Bacchus by Michelangelo – Top 10 Facts
Although Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564), or simply “Michelangelo,” is recognized today as one … Read more
