Giovanni Bentivoglio. Power and Culture in Renaissance Bologna

On 10 November 1463, Giovanni Bentivoglio was solemnly elected to the position…

The coin cabinet and the fantasy of the secret

In the Renaissance, the coin cabinet, a wunderkammer piece of furniture, took…

Bernardo Strozzi. The scene of color

Bernardo Strozzi’s style is unique in his use of rapid brushstrokes and…

Antonio Fontanesi. The Last of the Romantics

Antonio Fontanesi’s landscapes mirror his intimately romantic nature, making him one of…

A star called Sassicaia

Tenuta San Guido is a symbol of Italian excellence in the world….

Romanée-Conti. The nectar of the Gods

Romanée-Conti is not only the most famous wine in the world but…

Family portrait between image and memory

With the industrial revolution in full swing and the rise of the…

The Monkey by Melchior de Hondecoeter

The monkey in a still life painting is an allegorical reminder that…

History is told through a carpet

History is told through a carpet, a journey around the world that…

Beauty from thread to thread

An antique carpet or fabric gives us an insight into the history,…