Luigi Pampaloni: Master of Sculpture between Elegance and Natural Beauty

Monday January 20th, 2025 , Artists and Works

Luigi Pampaloni Venere al bagno dettaglio

One of the lesser-known names in art history but extraordinarily significant in the Italian art scene of the 19th century, Luigi Pampaloni stands out for his ability to capture the soul of natural beauty through marble. Born in Florence in 1791, Pampaloni left an indelible mark on the world of sculpture with his unique talent for combining solemnity and grace. His ‘Venus at her Bath’ is a masterpiece that still invites us to reflect on the evocative power of art and the link between tradition and innovation. Let us discover together the story of this extraordinary artist.

LUIGI PAMPALONI: THE MAN AND THE ARTIST

Leon Battista Alberti: Genius of Renaissance Architecture

Monday November 4th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Leon Battista Alberti, one of the most multifaceted figures of the Italian Renaissance, was a pioneer of architecture, art and literature. Born in Genoa in 1404 and raised in a Florentine family, Alberti lived and worked in several Italian cities, including Rome, Florence, Rimini and Mantua. His career is an extraordinary example of a Renaissance man who, by applying himself to different disciplines, created works that defy time.

LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI AND RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE

Where are the Riace Bronzes exhibited?

Monday October 21st, 2024 , Artists and Works

If you are wondering where the Riace Bronzes are, you are probably intrigued by the possibility of visiting these mysterious ancient figures. The Bronze Statues of Riace are two Greek bronze statues discovered in the sea near the coast of Riace Marina, Calabria, but are currently kept in a museum located elsewhere in the region, on the other side of the tip of the boot. These extraordinary works of ancient art attract visitors from all over the world because of their fascinating history and their incredible state of preservation.

The fascination of the Riace Bronzes

The Ideal City in the Renaissance: the works of Urbino, Baltimore and Berlin

Monday October 7th, 2024 , Artists and Works

La Città ideale di Urbino

A symbol of an idea of what a Renaissance city should be, the famous image of the ‘Ideal City’, painted by an unknown artist between 1480 and 1490, at the court of Federico da Montefeltro, is a work that boasts two alternative versions, painted by other unknown authors or perhaps by the author himself.

This work is a symbol of the ideal Renaissance city, contrasting with the chaotic city of the Middle Ages, which appears before our eyes, and in all its vitality, in the urban view frescoed by Ambrogio Lorenzetti in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena in 1337-1339.

THE IDEAL CITY OF THE RENAISSANCE

Saint George and the Princess by Pisanello: analysis of a masterpiece

Monday September 23rd, 2024 , Artists and Works

In the heart of Verona, in the marvellous Pellegrini Chapel of the Church of St. Anastasia, there is a masterpiece that has spanned the centuries with its beauty and symbolic meaning: St. George and the Princess by Pisanello. Created between 1433 and 1438, this fresco is not only an extraordinary work of art, but also a valuable historical and cultural document.

Inspired by Jacopo da Varazze’s ‘Golden Legend’, Pisanello tells us, through meticulous detail and unparalleled technical skill, the story of the brave St. George and his clash with the dragon to save the princess. But what lies behind this epic narrative?
What political and symbolic messages did the artist want to convey? In this post, I take you on a discovery of Pisanello’s fresco, analysing the details and discovering the deeper meaning of this extraordinary work.

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