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Michelangelo’s Life in Florence

Sean Finelli Last Updated: February 2, 2023

Michelangelo is not only considered one of the premiere artists of the Renaissance but one of the greatest artists to ever have lived. His works across a variety of mediums, especially his sculpture, are some of the most popularly visited pieces in Italy. Before you go see his David, take a moment to appreciate how the time Michelangelo spent in Florence impacted his greatest … [Read more...] about Michelangelo’s Life in Florence

Who Painted the Sistine Chapel

Who Painted the Sistine Chapel?

Brandon Shaw Last Updated: November 16, 2022

Could you dedicate almost 10 years of your life to one project while living and sleeping in the same room that you are working in? With stifling heat in the summer and freezing cold in the winter? 500 years ago, the most famous artist of the Renaissance set out to create a masterpiece that is unrivaled even to our current time: the Sistine Chapel. So who painted the Sistine … [Read more...] about Who Painted the Sistine Chapel?

The Life of Caravaggio: From Murder to Escaping Prison

Sean Finelli Last Updated: November 16, 2022

Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio, was surely one of the most talented painters of his generation. All his works are gifted with extreme realism and expressivity that make the observer feel part of the scene. All these masterpieces, however, are not only executed by a talented hand but, they are also the product of an anguished mind that ran away from its demons … [Read more...] about The Life of Caravaggio: From Murder to Escaping Prison

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Laocoön and His Sons: Facts, History and His Mysterious Arm

Brandon Shaw Last Updated: November 16, 2022

Headed to the Vatican Museums and want to understand more about one of its most famous works of art? Discover the facts and history of Laocoön and His Sons from an official Rome tour guide and how the statue culminated in a centuries-long practical joke that Michelangelo played on the Roman art scene. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to the Vatican in Rome? Bookmark … [Read more...] about Laocoön and His Sons: Facts, History and His Mysterious Arm

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Michelangelo Does It Again: La Pietà

Sean Finelli Last Updated: November 16, 2022

When visiting Vatican City, there are two lines you always have to look out for: the line for the Vatican Museums and the line to enter St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican Museums are home to 54 different galleries, housing some of the most precious artwork in the world. As the largest church in the world, many art historians consider La Pietà, or "The Pity," one of the most … [Read more...] about Michelangelo Does It Again: La Pietà

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