Rome's Global Baroque: A Journey Through Art and Culture at the Scuderie del Quirinale

A Cosmopolitan Journey Through Art

Rome is once again proving its status as the eternal city with the magnificent exhibition "Barocco Globale. Il mondo a Roma nel secolo di Bernini" (Global Baroque: The World in Rome in Bernini's Century), running from April 4 to July 13, 2025, at the prestigious Scuderie del Quirinale. This remarkable exhibition, created in collaboration with the Galleria Borghese and prestigious national and international institutions, offers visitors an unprecedented look at Rome's cosmopolitan character during the 17th century.

The exhibition "restores visually this stratification of contacts and influences, through an exhibition project that combines scientific rigor, artistic quality and narrative clarity". Visitors can admire exceptional works including Van Dyck portraits, Pietro da Cortona's Cleopatra, and surprising sculptures on loan from churches and private collections.

Visitors holding Borghese Gallery tickets receive reduced entry to the Scuderie del Quirinale, with admission dropping from €15 to just €10. This partnership between the two prestigious institutions makes it easier than ever to explore Rome's baroque treasures across multiple venues.

The Baroque Era: Rome as Cultural Crossroads

The Baroque period (roughly 1600-1750) was characterized by dramatic artistic expression, emotional intensity, and grandeur. During this era, Rome served as a cultural melting pot where artistic traditions from across the globe converged. The exhibition highlights how the city became a crossroads of different cultures, with exotic and fantastical elements merging to characterize the language of great artists and their masterpieces.

The Historic Scuderie del Quirinale

The Scuderie del Quirinale, housed in the former papal stables adjacent to the Quirinal Palace, has been one of Rome's most important exhibition spaces since 1999. Originally built in the early 18th century, these historic stables once served the Papal court and later became the Italian President's ceremonial venue. Today, they host world-class exhibitions that attract art lovers from around the globe.

This exhibition perfectly captures Rome's unique genius loci as a universal crossroads, showcasing how the Eternal City's multicultural baroque heritage continues to fascinate and inspire visitors today.