Papal Portraiture Lineage: A Dialogue Between Generations

Papal Portraiture Lineage: A Dialogue Between Generations
Detail of a portrait of Pope Paul III, 1543, by Titian. National Museum of Capodimonte, Naples, Italy. Public Domain
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On the Via del Corso, a main thoroughfare of central Rome that dates back to ancient times, stands the historic Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. At the heart of this 1,000-room palazzo is the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, which exhibits the Doria Pamphilj family’s art collection, one of Italy’s greatest private collections.

Family members continue to live in private wings of the building, the foundation of which was built in the 16th century, while other apartments in the colossal palazzo are sublet to artists, writers, and religious organizations.

Michelle Plastrik
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Michelle Plastrik is an art adviser living in New York City. She writes on a range of topics, including art history, the art market, museums, art fairs, and special exhibitions.
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