An important exhibition on Sebastiano Luciani, known as “del Piombo” - He is a Renaissance painter from Venice, who famously argued with Michelangelo regarding the execution of the Sistine Chapel’s decorations.

Sebastiano Del Piombo is considered probably the only painter capable of being a counterpoint to the work of Raphael. This exhibition is the first Sebastiano del Piombo’s retrospective in Rome, where the artist spent many years. It shows pieces from the very beginning colourful work to darker atmosphere of the mature period.

At the Palazzo Venezia, via del Plebiscito, 118 - until May 18. Monday- Thursday from 10.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. The Palazzo Venezia Museum is 10 minutes walk from the apartments of Palazzo Olivia. It can also be reached by bus from the bus stop opposite Via dei Leutari. For more information Info 06-69994319 or visit Palazzo Venezia e Galleria Borghese web site.

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