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Putti and cherubs in paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance and Baroque period.

Fine Art

Cherubs and Putti: The Complex World of Winged Children and Infant Angels

So if you’ve ever wondered what exactly cherubs, putti, cupids, and all their ...

The two sides of a snuffbox are decorated with micromosaics by Giacomo Raffaelli: one is the Doves of Pliny and the other is a butterfly.

Fashion

Antique Roman Micromosaics: Giacomo Raffaelli, the Grand Tour & Much More

We *had* to begin our article on micromosaics with this splendid snuffbox, featuring ...

18th-Century Neapolitan Nativity Scene displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Customs

How 18th-Century Neapolitan Nativity Scenes and Figurines Made Their Mark

During the Christmas season—even lasting until February 2, 2025—visitors to the newly reopened ...

Four paintings in the Borghese Collection exhibit at the Jacquemart-André Museum.

Museums

Italian Old Masters in Paris: The Jacquemart-André Museum Hosts the Borghese Gallery

For a dazzling show of the Italian Renaissance in Paris, you must visit ...

Styles & Techniques

A Guide to Marble in European Antiques Illustrated by Pietra Dura Table Tops

Choosing an accent piece in marble simply can not go wrong. Taking marble ...

Susanna and the Elders - Artemisia Gentileschi - 1639 - Royal Trust Collection

Artists & Brands

Susanna and the Elders: The Joy to Rediscover an Artemisia Gentileschi’s Painting

There are already plenty of reasons to visit Windsor Castle, but until April ...

British Gentlemen in Rome by Katharine Read

Customs

The Grand Tour: Artistic and Intellectual Diffusion

The Grand Tour was a cultural and educational phenomenon that emerged in the ...