A little taste of history one morsel at a time
Wedding bells are ringing and today on Museum Bites we’re celebrating with The Marriage of the Virgin (1504) by Pietro Vannucci. Inspired by biblical fan fiction, looted by Napoleon, and snubbed by the Louvre, this lovely painting has a miraculous story to tell. Let’s dive in.
Today on Museum Quick Bites we’re taking a biblical walk down the aisle with a 16th century twist. Join me for a quick tour of Raffaello “Raphael” Sanzio’s, Lo Sposalizio (The Marriage of the Virgin; 1504), but first a little background…
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