{"id":2221,"date":"2020-04-21T05:20:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T05:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2020-04-21T06:13:30","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T06:13:30","slug":"5-outstanding-pieces-of-roman-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/5-outstanding-pieces-of-roman-art","title":{"rendered":"5 Outstanding Pieces of Roman Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rome is synonymous with art and\nvice versa. It is one of those cities that takes pride in its artistic and\narchitectural feats.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must have already heard of the grand Colosseum, the mesmerizing museums of Vatican City, and the city\u2019s fantastic range of fountains, all of which speak to the richness of Roman art. If that sounds inviting, then book Vatican Tours<\/a><\/strong> right now to learn about each of these more closely.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art is present in its varied and\nmost beautiful forms in Rome. Every road and cobblestone street, all of its\nneighborhoods<\/a> and\neateries,are flushed with art. So, let\u2019s celebrate art in\nRome because according to Francesco\nPetrarca<\/a>, \u201cA fool is one who admires\nother cities without visiting Rome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Works of Art in Rome You Must\nSee<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning for the best family tours in Rome<\/a><\/strong>, then you must not miss out on the unique assemblage of the artistic masterpieces that the Eternal City had preserved so carefully throughout the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a handbook of 5 of the most\nastonishing pieces of Roman art:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabulous Frescoes by Raphael<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raphael\u2019s name appears alongside\ntwo of the most famous figures of the High Renaissance – Leonardo da Vinci and\nMichelangelo. Though you can find works by this renowned artist throughout the\ncity, Villa Farnesinahouses the best of his creations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The villa was built for\nAgostinoChigi, Pope Julius II\u2019s treasurer, who commissioned none other than\nRaphael to paint frescoes on the ceiling and the ground floor of the palatial\nestablishment. The famous Cupid and Psyche and the Triumph of Galatea are some\nof the notable artworks you will find here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Amazing Apollo and Daphne by\nBernini<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gian Lorenzo Bernini: An Architect Who Sculpted The Very\nIdea Of Rome<\/a>, is a household name in and\naround Italy and not unknown to the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among all of Bernini\u2019s artistic\nglories, Apollo and Daphne deserve a special mention. Galleria Borghese is home\nto the life-sized marble sculpture that will leave you in awe: Apollo, trying\nto grab hold of Daphne just as her father has started transforming her into a\nlaurel tree. The artist was only 24 when he completed it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paintings of Contarelli\nChapel by Caravaggio<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tradition of Baroque art is\nrecognized the world over, and Caravaggio is one of the foremost painters of\nthe genre.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artist is known for a great\nmany paintings, his unique chiaroscuro technique that can be found in many of\nhis masterpieces. However, the Contarelli Chapel in San Luigi deiFrancesi\nChurch is one of a kind for admirers of Caravaggio and art lovers across the\nglobe. The chapel houses three of his remarkable works – The Calling of St.\nMatthew, The Inspiration of St. Matthew and The Martyrdom of St. Matthew.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michelangelo\u2019s Moses<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vatican City indeed presents a treasure of Michelangelo\u2019s masterpieces, but you cannot miss Moses for anything else. The impeccable statue lies inside the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli, proudly perched as the prime attraction of the tomb. So, reach out to the Vatican city tours<\/a><\/strong> for a promising venture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarcophagus of the Spouses<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, Rome is replete with\nruins dating back to the well-known Roman Empire, but did you know that the\ncity also boasts of artifacts that predate even this? The Etruscan sarcophagus\nis one of such objects and gives us insight into the  art of a civilization that once flourished\nwithin the Roman territories.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can discover the enthralling, ancient art of the Etruscans at the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia. The sarcophagus of the spouses carves the reclining figures of a married couple at a banquet. The Mosaics in Santa Maria of Trastevere and the extravagant Gallery of Mirrors inside the opulent Palazzo DoriaPamphilj, are some of other treasures you can discover with the special tours of the Vatican<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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