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About the museum

The story of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica

Rome's National Gallery of Ancient Art is shown in two palaces: Palazzo Barberini, built for the family of Pope Urban VIII, and Palazzo Corsini in Trastevere.

Its paintings run from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century, with famous works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Holbein and Titian, and Pietro da Cortona's great ceiling fresco.

The collection

The gallery's collection was formed from the collections of Roman noble families, especially the Corsini, Barberini and Torlonia. It covers Italian painting from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century and European masters.

At Palazzo Barberini, highlights include Raphael's La Fornarina, Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes and Narcissus, Holbein's Henry VIII and works by Titian, El Greco and Guido Reni.

At ArtLogia you can order 32 of its paintings as hand-painted reproductions, by 25 artists led by Caravaggio, Filippo Lippi and Guercino.

paintings to order
32
artists
25
art movements
5
years covered
1437–1759

The building

Palazzo Barberini was built from 1625 for the family of Pope Urban VIII by Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini. Bernini's square staircase and Borromini's oval spiral staircase face each other across the palace.

Masterpieces to see

Planning a visit

Look up in the Barberini's main hall: Pietro da Cortona's Triumph of Divine Providence covers the whole ceiling.

Hand-painted in oil

Famous paintings from the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica

Each reproduction is painted by hand by a professional artist, following the original's composition, colour and brushwork. Choose your size, and have it rolled, stretched or framed.

32 paintings

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Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica: frequently asked questions

Where is Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes?

Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes (c. 1599) is in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini, Rome.

Who is La Fornarina?

Raphael's La Fornarina is traditionally identified as Margherita Luti, a baker's daughter said to have been Raphael's lover.

What are the two sites of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica?

The gallery has two sites in Rome: Palazzo Barberini near the Quirinal and Palazzo Corsini in Trastevere.

Where is the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica?

The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica is in Rome, Italy. You can find opening hours and tickets on the museum's official website.

When was the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica founded?

The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica dates from 1893. See the history above for how its collection grew.

Is the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica one of the best museums in the world?

Yes. It ranks number 67 in our list of the 100 best art museums in the world, ranked by the famous paintings in their collections.

Can I buy a reproduction of a painting from the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica?

Yes. Paintings such as La fornarina and Judith Beheading Holofernes can be ordered as hand-painted oil reproductions on canvas, in any size, rolled, stretched or framed, with free worldwide shipping.

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