ANGELS. Messengers, guardians and wanderers

The Capitoline Museums host an exhibition that traces the depiction of angels across centuries of sacred and contemporary art. Installed in the ground-floor rooms of Palazzo dei Conservatori, the show juxtaposes well-known masterpieces and rarely exhibited works to highlight the symbolic roles of angels in Western visual culture.

What to see

The itinerary is structured around three thematic groups — messengers, guardians and wanderers — allowing visitors to follow the angel's changing functions from theological figure to everyday symbol.

• Selected works: paintings and sculptures from institutions such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Museum of Capodimonte and the National Galleries of Ancient Art.
• Notable highlights: "The Guardian Angel" by Pietro da Cortona, "The Announcing Angel" by Carlo Dolci, "Saint Matthew with the Angel" by Guercino.
• Rare loans: the "Guardian Angel" by Spadarino, on exceptional loan from Rieti.
• A dialogue between religious tradition and contemporary artistic languages.

Practical information

• Where: Capitoline Museums — Palazzo dei Conservatori, Piazza del Campidoglio 4, Rome.
• When: from 13 May 2026 to 1 November 2026.
• Opening hours: daily 9:30 AM–7:30 PM.
• Tickets/Info: phone 060608 (information and reservations).
• Coordinates: 41.8932176, 12.4826273.

How to get there

The site is easily reachable by public transport: several bus lines stop near Piazza Venezia (Colosseum area) and the Metro B serves the area. Check public transport schedules and any service changes before your visit.

The exhibition is designed for visitors interested in the iconography of angels, offering a clear thematic journey that compares famous works with less-exposed pieces within a curated display.