The splendid Villa D'Este at Tivoli, , famous for its fountains, is staging an additional treat for visitors this year. An exhibition of baroque portraits, many by famous artists such as Guercino, Van Dyck, Artemisia Gentileschi, Anton Raphael Mengs and Ludovico Stern, is on show in the vast reception rooms of the residence leading down into the gardens. The portraits are likenesses of important aristocrats and princes of the church of the 17 th and 18 th century, adorned in their most sumptuous clothes and give a fascinating overview of the concept of demonstrating power and wealth in that period.The exhibition is open every day except Monday until the 2nd November and can also be viewed during the special night time openings of the floodlit gardens on Fridays and Saturdays until the 13th September.
For information: www.villadestetivoli.info
