Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica facts for kids
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| Established | 1893 |
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| Location | Palazzo Barberini, via delle Quattro Fontane, 13 () Palazzo Corsini, Via della Lungara 10 () Rome, Italy |
| Visitors | 153,549 |
The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, also known as the National Gallery of Ancient Art, is an art museum located in Rome, Italy. It holds a very important collection of old paintings from Italy. Most of the artworks in this museum were created before the year 1800. It's important to know that this museum focuses on paintings and does not display ancient objects or antiquities.
The museum is special because it is spread across two different historic buildings. These are the Palazzo Barberini and the Palazzo Corsini. Both palaces are beautiful and have their own unique history.
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Palazzo Barberini: A Grand Design
The Palazzo Barberini is one of the two homes of the National Gallery of Ancient Art. This amazing palace was built for Pope Urban VIII. A Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. Pope Urban VIII was a member of the powerful Barberini family.
Building the Palace
The design of the Palazzo Barberini was created by a famous architect named Carlo Maderno. He worked on the palace in the 16th century, which means the 1500s. The palace was built on the site where an old villa, called Villa Sforza, once stood.
Amazing Ceiling Art
One of the most impressive parts of the Palazzo Barberini is its central hall. The ceiling of this hall was decorated by a talented artist named Pietro da Cortona. He painted a huge artwork called Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power. This painting is like a giant story told through art. It celebrates the power and importance of the Barberini family and Pope Urban VIII.
Palazzo Corsini: A Royal Residence
The Palazzo Corsini is the second location for the National Gallery of Ancient Art. This palace has a long history, dating back to the 15th century (the 1400s).
Rebuilding the Palace
The Palazzo Corsini was originally known as Palazzo Riario. It was later rebuilt and given a new look in the 18th century (the 1700s). The architect who redesigned it was Ferdinando Fuga. He worked on it for Cardinal Neri Maria Corsini, which is how the palace got its current name.
See also
In Spanish: Galería Nacional de Arte Antiguo para niños
- Paintings in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica
- List of national galleries
