The luminous world of the Renaissance, a period of unparalleled artistic and intellectual rebirth. Discover iconic masterpieces and innovative techniques.
Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings were not just preparatory studies for his painted work, but extensions of his scholarly and scientific practices.
Jan Brueghel the Elder’s journey, from Italian influences and Rubens collaborations to botanical masterpieces and a mysterious, tragic demise.
The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are some of the world’s most celebrated, but how did the costliest pigment on earth contribute to their beauty?
Discover Villa Farnesina, a Renaissance gem where art, mythology, and luxury blend, reflecting Agostino Chigi’s ambitions and intellectual vision.
Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci formed the Renaissance culture and set standards for generations of future painters and sculptors.
Andrea Mantegna was an intellectual artist who coded philosophical and religious concepts into his painted compositions showing ancient temples and Christian saints.
The great Renaissance master Raphael was a unique portrait painter, architect, and designer who was responsible for decorating the Sistine Chapel.
The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. Learn more about its thrilling history through some lesser-known facts and stories.