With "Splendor of Rome", Luca Ward tells you the story of the Borghese Collection.
In this fascinating series of 8 appointments, we will have the opportunity to go back in time and rediscover the history of the Borghese family. Guiding us on this journey will be actor Luca Ward, whose voice will accompany us as we discover one of the Eternal City's richest places of history and beauty: the Borghese Gallery.
Splendor of Rome will take us through the rooms of one of the capital's most fascinating villas, exploring the origins of the Borghese family and its deep connection with art and culture. The villa, which owes its birth to the Borghese family, is a veritable treasure chest containing masterpieces of sculpture, painting and architecture, created by some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and Baroque, such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian and Raphael.
Each episode will reveal anecdotes and curiosities about the history of the family, which is intertwined with the political and social events of the time, as well as the works of art that have made the Galleria Borghese's collection one of the most important in the world. From the magnificence of Bernini's sculptures, with their marble figures that seem to come to life, to Caravaggio's paintings that capture the contrast of light and shadow, to the ethereal beauty of Titian's portraits. Each masterpiece tells a unique story.
Luca Ward will guide us on a journey that not only explores the heritage of the Galleria Borghese but also allows us to understand the historical and cultural context that gave rise to these extraordinary works. An unmissable opportunity to learn about the history of one of Rome's most influential families and the indissoluble bond it has with the art and beauty that we can still admire in the heart of the city today.
