Fondazione Torlonia opens Antiquarium at Villa Albani Torlonia for 10th anniversary
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Fondazione Torlonia, founded by Prince Alessandro Torlonia (who passed away in 2017), is set to unveil the Antiquarium at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome following its restoration. The exhibition, overseen by Professor Carlo Gasparri, will be open from March 28 to June 28, 2024, with a preview on March 26. It will showcase Albani marbles from the Museo Torlonia, including the notable Eros on a chariot. Villa Albani, constructed in the mid-18th century by architects Carlo Marchionni and Giambattista Piranesi, was home to Cardinal Alessandro Albani's collection. The Torlonia collection boasts over 600 marbles, featuring significant pieces like the Fanciulla di Vulci and Hestia Giustiniani. Ticket pricing has yet to be revealed.
Key facts
- Fondazione Torlonia opens Antiquarium at Villa Albani Torlonia for 10th anniversary
- Exhibition runs March 28 to June 28, 2024, with preview March 26
- Curated by Professor Carlo Gasparri of University of Naples Federico II and Accademico dei Lincei
- Selection of Albani marbles from the Torlonia Collection, world's most important private ancient art collection
- Includes Eros on a chariot pulled by boars
- Villa Albani Torlonia designed by Carlo Marchionni with Giambattista Piranesi in mid-18th century
- Garden designed with Giambattista Nolli, fountains with Angelo Stringini, installation with J. J. Winckelmann
- Torlonia collection includes over 600 marbles, such as Fanciulla di Vulci, Vecchio da Otricoli, Hestia Giustiniani
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Torlonia (prince)
- Carlo Gasparri
- Carlo Marchionni
- Giambattista Piranesi
- Alessandro Albani (cardinal)
- Giambattista Nolli
- Angelo Stringini
- J. J. Winckelmann
- Carlo Albani (prince)
- Kanachos
- Myron
- Polykleitos
- Caterina Angelucci
Institutions
- Fondazione Torlonia
- Villa Albani Torlonia
- Museo Torlonia
- University of Naples Federico II
- Accademia dei Lincei
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Via Salaria 92
- Vulci
- Otricoli
- Porto