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The Borghese Gallery (2000)

The Borghese Gallery (2000)

Paolo Moreno, Chiara Stefani

Year: 2000
Authors: Paolo Moreno, Chiara Stefani
Publishers: Touring Editore
Pages: 428
Print type: BOOK

Description:

Rome's Galleria Borghese, home of the Borghese family, influential in the 17th and 19th centuries, now contains some of the greatest pieces of Western art. The home and museum features work by masters such as Raphael, Coanova, Bernini, and Caravaggio. This guidebook leads the reader room by room, describing each work of art along with its symbolism and cultural references. Also included are hundreds of color reproductions and commentary on each piece.