Polidoro da Caravaggio: Mannerist painter known for Roman facade art & powerful religious scenes. Explore his unique style & legacy in Naples & Messina.
Perched dramatically atop Naples’ volcanic Capodimonte hill, the Royal Palace of Capodimonte isn't merely a museum; it’s a living chronicle of Italy’s artistic and royal evolution. Initially conceived as a modest hunting lodge by King Charles VII in 1738, this opulent residence blossomed into one of Europe’s most significant repo