The Corsini Gallery - The National Gallery of Ancient Art in Rome
Rome, Italy
Trip Type: Literary, Art & Music Tours
Duration: 60 minutes
Discover the elegant Villa Corsini, the central site of the three Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art) exhibition locations. Located in Trastevere, the attractive Corsini Gallery features a large collection of 17th and 18th century regional Italian painting
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Discover the elegant Villa Corsini, the central site of the three Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art) exhibition locations. Located in Trastevere, the attractive Corsini Gallery features a large collection of 17th and 18th century regional Italian paintingThe elegant Villa Corsini is the central site of the three Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art) exhibition locations.
The collections of the Corsini family began during the 17th century with Cardinal Neri Corsini. Later, works were added by the branch of the family already established in Rome, thanks to direct purchases of Pope Clement XII, Cardinal Neri's nephew. In fact, the family received many gifts due to its preeminent social position.
In 1883, the State purchased the villa, and received the collections as a donation. The Corsini Gallery was only recently reconstructed as an autonomous entity, bringing most of the original materials back to their historic setting.
The collections of the Corsini family began during the 17th century with Cardinal Neri Corsini. Later, works were added by the branch of the family already established in Rome, thanks to direct purchases of Pope Clement XII, Cardinal Neri's nephew. In fact, the family received many gifts due to its preeminent social position.
In 1883, the State purchased the villa, and received the collections as a donation. The Corsini Gallery was only recently reconstructed as an autonomous entity, bringing most of the original materials back to their historic setting.
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