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The Torlonia Collection’s Marbles Unveiled in Rome

Published on , by Zaha Redman

This large private collection of marbles from antiquity amassed during the 19th century includes outstanding pieces, some of which were reproduced by Raphael.

Girl from Vulci, marble, h. 70 cm/27.56 in.© Fondazione Torlonia - Photo Lorenzo... The Torlonia Collection’s Marbles Unveiled in Rome

Girl from Vulci, marble, h. 70 cm/27.56 in.
© Fondazione Torlonia - Photo Lorenzo De Masi

Giovanni (1754-1829) and Alessandro Torlonia (1800-1886) were descendants of an immigrant from Auvergne who was first a textile dealer, then a banker. They were bankers by day and the Dukes of Bracciano at night (for…
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