87K views · 5.1K reactions | Is this what a 16th century spy would have looked like?  This week marks the birth of King Henry VIII. One of the most famous figures in British history, his rule resulted in great religious upheaval in 16th century Europe. But what does this have to do with one of the most well-known paintings in our collection? Join us as we take a closer look at Hans Holbein the Younger's 'The Ambassadors'. | National Gallery | Facebook

In the early 16th century, Florence was a beacon of art, culture, and new ideas, but it also became a hotbed for religious reform that didn't sit well with the Catholic Church. The city's growing support for reformers seeking to change the church from within drew the ire of Pope Clement VII. Born Giulio de' Medici, the Pope was particularly sensitive to the religious and political currents in Florence, his native city. The tension reached a boiling point when the Pope took the drastic step of ex

Sara Drew is the director of conservation at Center Art Studio in New York City. She shows us how the team restores a 16th-century wooden sculpture of St. George by repairing the damage that occurred in transit from Barcelona. | Culture Insider

320K views · 6K reactions | 16th Century Token & Roman Pottery: Thames & Medway Mudlarking! | Nicola White Tideline Art | Facebook