Parade and rebel: The Hermitage for the first time showed more than 400 masterpieces about the Eternal City – Rome
In the Manege of the Small Hermitage, from today, November 14, a large-scale exposition “Urbi et Orbi” works. Baroque Rome and ancient Rome. This project was the first attempt in Russia to trace in detail how the image of the Eternal City changed during the XVI-XVIII centuries. This was reported by the journalist of “MK in St. Petersburg” Anna Korobitsina.
In the Manege of the Small Hermitage, from today, November 14, a large-scale exposition “Urbi et Orbi” works. Baroque Rome and ancient Rome. This project was the first attempt in Russia to trace in detail how the image of the Eternal City changed during the XVI-XVIII centuries. This was reported by the journalist of “MK in St. Petersburg” Anna Korobitsina.
To show two completely different Romes - ceremonial and bohemian - the organizers collected more than 400 unique objects of art. It is noteworthy that many of these relics left the museum for the first time.
The exhibition is divided into two parts. The first will tell about the pomp of papal ceremonies and the luxury of palaces. The second is about the city of artists, artists and freethinkers. Guests will be able to view antique sculpture, Renaissance frescoes, paintings by Caravaggio followers, terracotta sketches by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and architectural drawings by Francesco Borromini.
A special atmosphere creates the design of the halls. Architect Maxim Atayants built a space in the style of Roman Baroque: smooth curved lines successfully fit into the brick vaults of the Manege, reminiscent of ancient baths. Complement the impression helps musical accompaniment. Especially for different areas of the exhibition, it was written by the ensemble “Soloists of Catherine the Great”.
The exhibition will be available until March 14, 2027.
