These days, the mythological figure of Hercules—son of Zeus, slayer of hydras, cleaner of famously filthy stables—is associated with heroic demonstrations of strength. But for a good part of the past ...

Maybe we can give Rembrandt a rest, and spare an exhibition or two for the Italian Old Master. Annibale Carraci, The Bean Eater (1584-85). Collection of the Galleria Colonna, Rome. Photo: ...

In the early 17th century, the Italian artist Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) was commissioned by the wealthy Spanish banker, Juan Enríquez de Herrera, to decorate his family chapel in Rome. The artist ...

The most versatile painting family in Italian history was the Carracci of 16th century Bologna, two brothers and a cousin who burst on the post-Renaissance scene as tireless and talented ...

The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid has unveiled a remarkable new permanent installation: the reconstruction of the long-lost Herrera Chapel, an ambitious Baroque ensemble originally created by ...

With his ‘Boy Drinking,’ Annibale Carracci helped usher in the genre style Today, when we are used to seeing images of every conceivable kind in every medium and at every scale, it is hard to imagine ...

When you're under pressure to set direction, justify investment, or understand your competitive position, you need more than raw data — you need trusted insights you can act on. Benchmark your ...

Beauty and Ugliness have always fascinated people, yet their meanings shift over time. From 20 February to 14 June 2026, Bozar presents Bellezza e Bruttezza, a historical exhibition that explores how ...