Massive and unusually elongated, “The Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas” depicts the 13th-century saint throned in a golden sun, ...

How a rarely-seen drawing of the Three Graces by Raphael reveals the era's ideas about nudity, modesty, shame – and the ...

For his first non-American subject, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chose Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

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Ken Burns has told me time and again, in various interviews about his various films, that all his films are about the same ...

Recent studies show that some characters in the Sistine Chapel frescoes may show signs of illness: what does that mean?

Discover the UNESCO-listed Byzantine churches of Troodos, Cyprus, showcasing stunning frescoes and rich religious heritage.

The bare chest of a female figure in Michelangelo’s rendition of The Flood “shows features consistent with breast carcinoma,” according to new research.

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The history of art is full of pieces inspired by religion. This makes sense of course, since religion was an integral part of ...

The famous battle also inspired a fresco painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1505 ... once owned by a wealthy and influential family, is now home to many Renaissance and medieval paintings, sculptures, ...

Welcome to Maine’s culinary wonderland, where charm meets flavor in the most delightful ways. Ports of Italy: Where “I’m on a seafood diet” takes on a whole new meaning. This coastal gem serves up ...