Roma, Palazzo Farnese - silk Palazzo Farnese is a great synthesis of the Roman Renaissance; its architects were Antonio da Sangallo the Younger and Michelangelo. Its pictorial decoration celebrates the rise of a dynasty, and triumphally ushers in the century of the Baroque with its Gallery, frescoed by Annibale Carracci. This volume reveals the marvels of this vast residence, giving the reader a first view of the inaccessible rooms painted for the last Bourbon of Naples, Francis II, who took refuge there after he lost his kingdom.

Title: Roma, Palazzo Farnese - silk Pages: 180 Tables: 117 Author: Caterina Napoleone, with texts by Giovan Pietro Bellori Edition: Italian Year: 2000 Other Authors: Gianni Guadalupi, Michel Hochmann Dimensions: (cm) 30x30 Rilegato: Silk Photos by: Arnaldo de Luca, Rita Paesani Iconographia: Pictures of Palazzo Farnese, its interior, frescoes and decoration Paper: Gardamatt, white