Near the ancient port of Rome on its Tiber River, archaeologists have found plenty of wonderful traces of the great temples and altars that once stood and functioned in this part of the City. Continue reading Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – San Nicola in Carcere
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Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – The darkness of Roman light in Caravaggio and Michelangelo
Ask any painter: Roman light is splendid. But beware! Continue reading Point Of View: Jose Grave De Peralta – The darkness of Roman light in Caravaggio and Michelangelo
Point Of View: Frances Middendorf – Seeing the Light
Over the last week here in Rome, I had the fortune to visit the church of San Pietro in Montorio on the Janiculum hill with museum director and scholar Peter van der Brink and a Belgian art enthusiast. Continue reading Point Of View: Frances Middendorf – Seeing the Light
Locations: Piazza Navona
With it’s flamboyant fountains, vibrant cafe culture, colourful street performers and elaborate baroque palazzi, Piazza Navona is Rome’s most celebrated (and some say beautiful) city square… Continue reading Locations: Piazza Navona