Italy On This Day

Lorenzo Ghiberti – sculptor Goldsmith renowned for 'Gates of Paradise' Sculptor, goldsmith and architect Lorenzo Ghiberti died on t...

NEW - Andrea Sacchi – artist Painter preferred the classical style with an uncrowded canvas Andrea Sacchi, one of the leading artists of hi...

Painter preferred the classical style with an uncrowded canvas The French engraver Guillaume Vallet's portrait of Andrea Sacchi Andrea S...

Agostino Chigi - banker and arts patron Nobleman from Siena became one of Europe’s richest men The banker Agostino Chigi , who was a major s...

Alberto Moravia - journalist and writer Italian novelist recognised as major 20th century literary figure The novelist Alberto Moravia was b...