Mannerism and the Late Renaissance: From Long Necks to Vegetable Emperors EPISODE 31

In this episode, we move from the balance of the High Renaissance to the distortions of Mannerism, and from Caravaggio’s raw drama in Rome to Rudolf II’s eccentric collections in Prague. Along the way we look at Parmigianino’s Madonna of the Long Neck, Bronzino’s polished allegories, and Sofonisba Anguissola’s quiet domestic scenes.