Divine Comedy

June 19, 2017
On 19 June 1465, the painters Neri di Bicci (1418-92) and Alessio Baldovinetti (1425-99) assessed a painting showing poet Dante Alighieri holding a copy of his literary masterpiece, the Divine Comedy.

January 20, 2017
On 20 January 1330 Robert of anjou , the King of Naples, demonstrated his admiration and affection for the painter Giotto by nominating him a familiaris, namely a member of the king’s household.

March 5, 2016
Up and downs of a painter: from the Quattrocento to the present day, art historians have evaluated the works of Florentine Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) in dramatically differing ways.

December 21, 2013
Today is the Feast Day of St. Thomas.