Category Archives: Arte

Laocoön and his Sons

Posted on August 11, 2022 by babbityjean

One of the most admired works of Hellenistic statuary is The Laocoön Group, an ancient marble sculpture unearthed near Rome in 1506 and on public display at the Vatican Museums.  The figures are nearly life-size, and the group stands 6’7” … Continue reading →

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La Gioconda di Montecitorio

Posted on July 1, 2022 by babbityjean

Ci sono relativamente pochi dipinti sopravvissuti sino a noi di Leonardo da Vinci. Solo circa 8 grandi opere gli sono universalmente attribuite; alcune sono state attribuite alla sua bottega, ai suoi assistenti e alle sue pennellate. Molte altre sono opere … Continue reading →

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The Mona Lisa of Montecitorio

Posted on July 1, 2022 by babbityjean

There are relatively few known surviving paintings by Leonardo da Vinci.  Only about 8 major works are universally attributed to him; there are some that are attributed to his workshop, assistants, and his brushstrokes. There are many incomplete works, and … Continue reading →

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