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The Doria Pamphilj Gallery
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The Doria Pamphilj Gallery has one of the richest private art collections with works by famous artists such as Raphael, Tintoretto, Titian, Caravaggio, Bernini, Velazquez, and several Flemish masters. The gem of the gallery is the portrait of Pope Innocent X by Diego Velazquez, where the depiction of the pope is too realistic.
The art gallery was put together by the Doria Pamphilj family and its precursors, who still owned both the artworks and the palace. The gallery consists of many private rooms, including a ballroom, a chapel, and living quarters, where you can see various paintings, sculptures, and other masterpieces.
History of the Galleria Doria Pamphili in Rome
The art gallery contains around 400 pieces from the 15th to 18th centuries. Undoubtedly, the most important and famous artworks there are the portrait of Pope Innocent X by Velazquez (1650) and two busts of the same pope, but created by Bernini. The first gallery is the Aldobrandini Gallery with Velazquez’s portrait, which inspired several paintings by Francis Bacon. Also, there are masterpieces from Caravaggio: “Magdalene” and “Rest on the Flight into Egypt.”
The Galleria Doria Pamphilj’s art collection was started by Pope Innocent X Pamphilj in 1644
Innocent X was the uncle of Camillo Pamphilj. Thus, the gallery has a beautiful collection of his furniture and works of art from his collection. Moreover, the Gallery of Mirror is one of the charming rooms in the Palazzo. It includes frescoes depicting the Labors of Hercules, a masterpiece of the Bolognese painter Aurelian Miani. Also, the gallery was designed around 1730 by Gabriele Valvassori.
The third gallery is the Pamphilj Gallery with notable works such as: “Battle of the Port of Naples” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, the Flemish master. Moreover, you will find famous work by Guido Reni, where Mary adored her child.
The Doria Gallery contains several works by Jan Brueghel and paintings by Parmigianino. Also, there is a bust of Olympia Maidalchini Pamphilj, sister-in-law of Pope Innocent X, by Alessandro Algardi.
The palace and the gallery are still privately owned by the old Roman noble family
There are no crowds in the gallery because it is not considered one of Rome’s main sites; thus, not that popular among tourists. However, the artworks there are important and worth seeing. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the works by Caravaggio, Tintoretto, and Brueghel.
The gallery paintings are in the same order that hasn’t changed over centuries. In addition, there is an 18th-century document that proves the details of each masterpiece’s exact placement.
€60.00
Read also about Borghese Gallery and Gardens.
Сoncerts at Doria Pamphilj Gallery
There are regular concerts at Doria Pamphilj Gallery; you can check their schedule here.
These concerts are in the form of guided tours in English with Baroque music. You can enjoy music by Monteverdi, Frescobaldi, Falconieri, Sanz, Caccini, Aranes, and many others.
Useful Information
- Address: Via del Corso, 305. Read also about Via Del Corso Shopping Street.
- Opening hours: 9 am to 7 pm daily
- Price: 17 euro.
- Official website: www.doriapamphilj.it
How to Get
- Bus stop: Piazza Venezia with buses 64 and 87
- Electric bus: 119
Attractions next to Pamphilj Gallery
Adjacent to the Pamphilj Gallery, many of Rome’s iconic landmarks beckon. Here are the must-visit attractions that should top your itinerary, each steeped in profound history and artistry.
- Palazzo Venezia: Once the residence of Venetian popes and the Embassy of the Republic of Venice, this grand palace in central Rome now hosts an impressive Renaissance art collection.
- Church of the Gesu: This is the mother church of the Jesuit Order, showcasing the grand Baroque style. Notable for its ornate interior and frescoed ceiling is a masterpiece of illusionistic architecture.
- Pantheon: Rome’s best-preserved ancient building, the Pantheon, is an architectural marvel with its massive dome and oculus. Once a Roman temple, it’s now a church housing tombs of several greats.
- Trevi Fountain: An iconic symbol of Rome, this largest Baroque fountain in the city is known for its stunning detail and the tradition of throwing coins into it to ensure a return to Rome.
- Piazza Colonna: Named after the marble Column of Marcus Aurelius in its center, this square is the site of the Italian government’s seat, the palatial Palazzo Chigi.
- Altare della Patria: Also known as the National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, this massive edifice symbolizes Italian unification. Its viewing platform offers panoramic views of Rome.
Author: Kate Zusmann
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