Praying hands are a commonplace of European art, but for Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera it’s all about the feet of the prayerful. Constellations of soles ...

The city itself—along with the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican museums—draws millions of tourists and religious pilgrims each year. The city collects revenue through ...

While you’re here, make sure to visit noteworthy museums like the Van Gogh Museum ... Plus, marvel at the stunning St.

Italy, a country with a fair share of rich history, culture, and breathtaking beauty, is a destination most people will like ...

The painting is part of a series of frescoes that cover the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.

The fact modern doctors can recognize it reveals Michelangelo’s extraordinary capacity for and dedication to anatomical accuracy.

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...

A rare early masterpiece by the Renaissance painter Fra Angelico has been acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England ...