Palazzo Barberini was built for the Barberini family in Rione Trevi between the years 1625 and1633. Most of the art that is showcased in the gallery dates back to the 13th and 16th centuries. The Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power was decorated by Cortona to worship the family and their success. The fresco containing the bees and suns, which were the symbols of the Barberini family, is a site that many tourists would find worth their time.
Palazzo Corsini is located in Trastevere next to the Villa Farnesia and houses later masterpieces of the 17th and 18th centuries. Most of the artwork found in the Corsini family gallery was given to the state. If you enjoy landscape, religious, and historical art this is probably a good place to visit. Both galleries include famous pieces from Bernini, Caravaggio, Tiziano and more.
Eyewitness Guide pg. 51
"Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica." Wikipedia. 19 may 2008. 16 Jun 2008
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Discover the artistic sophistication and visual splendor of South Arabian art- largely unknown in the west and never on view to the general public before. The Walters Art Museum presents Faces of Ancient Arabia coming July 20-September 7, 2008.
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