Castiglione, who lived for many decades in China before his death, served during the reigns of three successive Qing emperors ...

An analysis of 26 paint pigments found in Pompeii reveals the remarkable skill of artisan skill at mixing natural and ...

Green, it could only be green ,” says Italian architect Antonio Girardi, as if the color of nature could not help but enter, ...

A historic Rome villa with the world's only known ceiling painting by Caravaggio will open its doors exclusively to visitors ...

On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment.

You don’t need a huge budget to experience the beautiful landscapes, hiking trails and archaeological wonders of Sicily, here ...

The ruins of Pompeii, Italy, are famous for their striking murals and brightly decorated walls — artworks so distinctive and well-preserved that archaeologists often name entire buildings after them.

Rome has plenty of world-class art. To see one of the best-known private galleries, head to an elegant palace with incredible ...

Like many women artists of earlier centuries whose work has survived, Artemisia came from a family of artists. Born in Rome ...

The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple ...

LONDON — A 16th-century painting stolen more than 50 years ago has been found — and is now at the center of a custody battle between a widow in England and a small Italian museum. A painting ...