Explore the rise, flourishing, and enduring legacy of the Italian Renaissance—from its humanist roots in 14th‑century Florence to its transformative impact on art, science, and society across Europe.
The Medici family of Florence and the papal courts of Rome wielded unprecedented cultural and political influence during the Italian Renaissance. Their patronage not only funded masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael, but also reshaped the very fabric of Italian politics, forging a legacy that still reverberates in modern art and governance.