Did you know that in the Galleria Borghese there is a room inspired by ancient Egypt? 𓂀
This room was expressly conceived between 1779 and 1782 by the architect Antonio Asprucci (1723-1808) to house the Egyptian statues in the collection.
Today in 1598 Gian Lorenzo Bernini, pivotal Baroque artist , was born in Naples.
On this day, we want to remember him with Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius, one of his most fascinating sculptures.
The Apollo and Daphne Room is rich in references to Ovid's myth. From the sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which gives the name to the space, to the painting in the center of the ceiling, created by Pietro Angeletti, depicting the metamorphosis of Daphne into a laurel tree.
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While Borghese Gallery is closed, the new website welcomes all of you every day.
In the section "Artists and works", visitors can browse more than 500 works of art and read about their histories 👉🏼
#emptymuseum
Con la nostra
#Ledaeilcigno
, opera romana che ritrae la madre dell' imperatore Claudio, omaggiamo la straordinaria scoperta di ieri a
@pompeii_sites
Complimenti al direttore
@MassimoOsanna
e al suo staff
Se altri musei vogliono condividere l'iniziativa,sono benvenuti
#Pompei
Discovering the soul of Galleria Borghese is an indescribable experience 💕
Every gaze captures moments of emotion and wonder, turning art into a unique and overwhelming journey.
Questo 25 dicembre il museo apre straordinariamente di mattina. Per l’occasione, la Direttrice Francesca Cappelletti offrirà al pubblico degli approfondimenti gratuiti sulle sculture di Bernini, fiore all’occhiello della collezione Borghese.
The first great masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Scipione Borghese: "Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius."
A sculpture that captures the drama of the escape from burning Troy. 🔥
Walking through the rooms of Galleria Borghese means traveling through history and beauty ✨
Like when you stand before her: Paolina Borghese, sculpted by the genius of Antonio Canova. In this suspended moment, the power of art comes to life and leaves you speechless.
A woman with a gentle gaze holds a small unicorn in her lap. There is no certain information about the painting or her identity, although it probably was a wedding gift.
Looking at her, one feels transported by her sweetness and purity... who do you think was this young girl?
Celebrate the week of love at the Galleria Borghese!
The rooms of the museum have been transformed into an enchanting world of colors and scents, thanks to this beautiful floral arrangement.
Admire art in a romantic and suggestive atmosphere.
“Timeless Wonder. Painting on Stone in Rome in the Cinquecento and Seicento", on view until 29th January, was designed to guide the viewer in the understanding of this particular technique in its unity, through a journey that explores its variations and nuances.
If this painting looks familiar to you, you might recall it being printed on old Italian lira banknotes. Let's learn more about its history!
👤 Gian Lorenzo Bernini
🖼️ Self-portrait at a mature age
Wishing everyone a peaceful Easter Monday. ✨
These angels come from the "Madonna and child with the infant Saint John the Baptist and angels" by Sandro Botticelli, a work produced by the artist's workshop with autographed interventions by the Master.
Happy birthday Parmigianino! 🎊
Today we remember him with Portrait of a man, a fascinating artwork probably painted around 1528.
This man's identity is unclear: formerly thought to be a prelate, he may be a rich gentleman, as suggested by the cocked hat and the typical robone.
◆ VALADIER. Splendore nella Roma del Settecento ◆
Luigi Valadier (Roma 1726 – Roma 1785)
Lampadario di san Giacomo Maggiore, 1764, Argento e bronzo dorato. Santiago de Compostela, Cattedrale
Exploring the enchantment of the exhibition "The touch of Pygmalion: Rubens and sculpture in Rome" at Galleria Borghese 💫
We look forward to welcoming you!
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The Galleria Borghese presents Beyond Marble, a ten-episode podcast that shines a spotlight on the unexplored treasure of its archaeological collection.
The episodes will be online every Tuesday on major streaming platforms, our website and social media.
This beautiful tempera drawing by Lavinia Fontana, a rarity in the artist's production, depicts a young person who, with their back turned, turns towards the observer with a lively gaze.
Of the colours chosen by the master, the pink of the loincloth stands out for its unusual shade: a luminous colour and transparent enough to reveal the lines of the drawing in the folds.
👤 Raffello
🖼 La deposizione di Cristo
🌐 Being the "Rape of Proserpina" means being admired with the same look of wonder for over 400 years.
Observing this work means discovering a movement eternally trapped in marble, transforming the hard stone into flesh, muscles and feelings.
A day full of meaning and memory, where we reflect on the importance of the values of freedom and democracy that have shaped our country.
With respect and love, we wish everyone a day of remembrance and reflection on April 25th. 🕊️🇮🇹
#FestaDellaLiberazione
Happy birthday Luigi Valadier! 🎉
Today we want to remember him with Baccus Herm, commissioned in 1773 by Marcantonio Borghese for the family's palace in Campo Marzio.
"The touch of Pygmalion: Rubens and sculpture in Rome" has reached its final week.
For those who have not yet come to visit the exhibition, hurry!
There is only time until this Sunday.
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🌐Thank you all for joining us on this extraordinary journey! ✨
We are thrilled to announce that our Instagram profile has reached 200k followers 🎉
Every day, it is an honor to share beauty and culture with you. Keep following us to discover even more!
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Admire the beauty and delicacy of this marvelous "Lucrezia" painted by the skillful hand of Michele Tosini, also known as Michele di Ridolfi del Ghirlandaio.
🌐 "The touch of Pygmalion. Rubens and sculpture in Rome" awaits you at Galleria Borghese until 18th February to delve into the perspective of this great artist, who has forever revolutionized the way we observe ancient works.
See you there!
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The theatricality and expressiveness staged by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in this masterpiece from Ovid's Metamorphoses lead the viewer's eye to follow the development of the transformation of Daphne, here portrayed at its climax.
👤 Gian Lorenzo Bernini
⛏ Apollo e Dafne
“A Velázquez in the Museum” offers an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistic universe of two of the greatest European Baroque artists and compare their works in a unique setting: Galleria Borghese.
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Starting from 14th November the exhibition "The touch of Pygmalion. Rubens and sculpture in Rome" will open at the Galleria Borghese.
In the meantime, let's prepare by learning more about the life of this great 17th-century painter!
The setup of the exhibition “The touch of Pygmalion. Rubens and sculpture in Rome” is coming to life ✨
Come and discover the art of this great artist starting from 14th November at Galleria Borghese. See you there!
The touch of Pygmalion. Rubens and sculpture in Rome
curated by Francesca Cappelletti and Lucia Simonato
November 14th 2023- February 18th 2024
#staytuned
Art and solidarity.
Yesterday April 25 the Galleria Borghese has given to 150 refugees the opportunity to visit free of charge the treasures of its collection and the exhibition on Guido Reni, in collaboration with
@santegidionews
and the Scuola di Lingue e Cultura Italiana.
Happy birthday to Scipione Borghese, the visionary collector without whom the precious Borghese collection would not have taken shape.
ph. Aurelio Amendola
For about a month, from January 4th to February 7th, 2022, Galleria Borghese will inaugurate the initiative "Paintings descend the stairs" to show small treasures that do not find a daily place in the exhibition layout and are kept in the deposits of the museum.
📷 If Experience
La Galleria Borghese ha ampliato il numero dei visitatori fino a 180 per ogni turno di visita.
Approfittane per visitare Archaeology Now nelle sue ultime settimane di esposizione.
The Satyr riding a Dolphin from the 1st century A.D., in the center of the Egyptian Hall of Galleria Borghese, is a magnificent example of classical sculpture ✨🐬
Here, the artistic mastery of antiquity merges with mythological grace.
Galleria Borghese is one of the first museums and historical buildings that has accomplished a projects of digital three-dimensional relief and to have realised the architectonic modelling with a model called HBIM.
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For International Women’s Day, immerse yourself in the faces of the women from the Borghese collection: Minerva, Venus, Lucrezia, Susanna and many others 💐
Find out more on our instagram stories!
Today opens “A Velázquez in the Museum”, a unique occasion to admire “Kitchen Maid with the Supper at Emmaus”, one of the first known works by Diego Velázquez from the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
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◆ Dietro ogni dettaglio si nasconde una storia ◆
I camini della villa, con contributi di artisti diversi: Luigi Valadier, Vincenzo Pacetti, Agostino Penna, Antonio De Rossi, Domenico Cialdi, Lorenzo Cardelli.
The Deposition of Christ is a panel painting that masterfully stages the drama of a crucial moment in the history of Christianity: the transportation of Christ's dead body to the tomb.
👤 Raffaello Sanzio
🖼️ Deposizione di Cristo