London's National Gallery has acquired a 16th century work by an unknown painter. It includes some very unusual details.

This unusual Renaissance painting was created by an anonymous artist and features a drooling dragon-dog, a farting baby, as ...

In this world, there are many people whose passion knows no bounds, whether it's the hobby of collecting expensive cars or ...

"Brilliance of the Spanish World" at Milwaukee Art Museum showcases Renaissance and Baroque period painting from Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

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The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with art historian Kim Butler about the artwork that adorns the walls of the Sistine Chapel and its significance ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope.

The conclave to elect the next pope is now underway at the Vatican. The cardinals — the prelates who are just below the pope ...

Cardinals held the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass (Latin: For the Election of the Roman Pontiff) — the final liturgical celebration before the conclave.