A never-seen Caravaggio is revealed for the first time: the Portrait …
6 days ago · The work depicts Maffeo Barberini (Florence, 1568 - Rome, 1644), the future Pope Urban VIII, in his early thirties. Depicted seated in an armchair placed diagonally, the …
Unveiling Caravaggio: The Hidden Portrait of Future Pope Urban VIII
5 days ago · The painting depicts Monsignor Maffeo Barberini, later Pope Urban VIII, and is among the few surviving portraits by the baroque master Caravaggio. Attributed to Caravaggio …
Caravaggio portrait goes on public display for the first time in Rome
His portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini, who would go on to become 17th century Pope Urban VIII - a great patron of the arts who had sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini among his ...
Rare Caravaggio painting of Pope Urban VIII to be displayed in …
"The Portrait of Maffeo Barberini" features the future Pope Urban VIII, who hailed from the noble Roman Barberini family and was a friend of Caravaggio's patron.
PHOTOS: Vatican to Unveil Restored Baldacchino in St. Peter’s …
Oct 9, 2024 · Pope Urban VIII commissioned Bernini in 1624 to design and build the enormous canopy over the Papal Altar of the Confession, located directly over the tomb of St. Peter the …
Vatican announces major restoration project in ... - Catholic News Agency
Jan 11, 2024 · Pope Urban VIII commissioned Bernini in 1624 to design and build the enormous canopy over the Papal Altar of the Confession, located directly over the tomb of St. Peter the …
VATICAN - The future of the Pontifical Urbaniana University at the ...
Aug 29, 2024 · Cardinals, Bishops, clergymen and missionaries from the five continents will share two intense days dedicated to reflections, reports and debates on the identity, mission, …
Bernini’s baldacchino to be unveiled on October 27 - Vatican News
Oct 8, 2024 · The baldacchino was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1624 and 1635 for Pope Urban VIII. It is an important structure in St. Peter’s Basilica because it stands above the …
Pope encourages Urbaniana University to preserve its identity
Aug 30, 2024 · For two days Cardinals, Bishops, priests and missionaries hailing from the five continents have shared reflections, views and experiences on the identity, mission, …
Vatican unveils plans for restoring Bernini's canopy in St. Peter's ...
Jan 12, 2024 · The Vatican on Thursday unveiled plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldachin, or canopy, over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, pledging to …