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50 Borghese masterpieces move to Palazzo Barberini during renovation

exhibition · 2026-04-26

From March 29 to June 30, 2024, Palazzo Barberini in Rome will showcase 50 masterpieces while Galleria Borghese is being renovated with support from Italy's PNRR. The exhibition, titled 'Raffaello, Tiziano, Rubens. Capolavori dalla Galleria Borghese a Palazzo Barberini,' includes works by renowned artists such as Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Antonello da Messina, Giovanni Bellini, Rubens, and Veronese. This initiative, announced by Thomas Clement Salomon, Francesca Cappelletti, and Massimo Osanna, was executed within two months. Renovation efforts encompass facade restoration, new fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and improved accessibility. Additionally, Palazzo Barberini will receive PNRR funding for enhancements. Discounted tickets for both museums will be available during the exhibition, with Osanna highlighting the significance of making Italy's art accessible.

Key facts

  • 50 masterpieces from Galleria Borghese are exhibited at Palazzo Barberini from March 29 to June 30, 2024.
  • The exhibition is titled 'Raffaello, Tiziano, Rubens. Capolavori dalla Galleria Borghese a Palazzo Barberini'.
  • Works include Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Antonello da Messina, Bellini, Rubens, and Veronese.
  • The project was completed in two months, far shorter than the typical three to four years.
  • Galleria Borghese renovation is funded by PNRR and includes facade restoration, new lighting, and AI audio guides.
  • Palazzo Barberini also receives PNRR funds for garden and museum upgrades.
  • Discounted tickets are available for both museums during the exhibition.
  • Massimo Osanna highlighted that nearly 5 million artworks are in Italian museum storage.

Entities

Artists

  • Raffaello Sanzio
  • Tiziano Vecellio
  • Peter Paul Rubens
  • Sandro Botticelli
  • Antonello da Messina
  • Giovanni Bellini
  • Paolo Veronese
  • Mattia Preti
  • Louise Bourgeois
  • Giovan Battista Marino
  • Maffeo Barberini
  • Scipione Borghese
  • Tiziano
  • Bronzino
  • Raffaello
  • Guido Reni
  • Scarsellino
  • Jacopo Palma il Giovane
  • Scipione Pulzone

Institutions

  • Galleria Borghese
  • Palazzo Barberini
  • Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica
  • Ministero della Cultura
  • Artribune
  • PNRR

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Villa Pinciana
  • Salone dei Cinquecento
  • Ala Sud
  • Roma
  • Italia
  • Via delle Quattro Fontane 13

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