Art, Patronage, and Nepotism in Early Modern Rome 1st Edition

Art, Patronage, and Nepotism in Early Modern Rome (1st Edition) by Karen J. Lloyd offers a compelling exploration of how family ties, papal power, and elite patronage shaped the visual landscape of Rome and Italy during the Early Modern period. Written with clear scholarship and vivid narrative, this book brings to life the streets, palaces, and churches of Rome, revealing how nepotism and kin networks influenced commissions, careers, and the creation of enduring masterpieces.

Discover richly argued case studies that trace relationships between artists, patrons, and papal households in the Vatican and across Roman quarters. Lloyd combines archival research with art-historical analysis to show how social ties and political ambitions determined who received major commissions, reshaping the cultural fabric of Rome and impacting the wider Italian art world.

Ideal for art historians, students, museum professionals, and collectors interested in Renaissance and Baroque Rome, this 1st Edition balances rigorous scholarship with accessible prose. It illuminates themes of power, family, and taste—essential for understanding the mechanisms behind famous works and lesser-known commissions alike.

Whether you’re building a research library, deepening a course syllabus, or simply passionate about Roman art and history, Art, Patronage, and Nepotism in Early Modern Rome is an indispensable resource. Add this authoritative, geo-rich study of Rome’s artistic networks to your collection and gain fresh perspectives on how patronage and nepotism shaped Italy’s cultural heritage. Order your copy today.

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