Saturday, April 5th Live on Zoom
7pm Italy, 10am Los Angeles, 1pm New York
The 100th edition of Studiolo, welcomes back the very first Studiolo guest, an amazing scholar, and a dear friend, Ross King. For this special edition, we look into what truly marks this year in Italy! 2025 is a Jubilee Year, a tradition with deep historical roots dating back to 1300.
But what exactly is a Jubilee, and why did it inspire countless pilgrims from all over Europe to set out on arduous journeys to Rome? This lecture explores the rich history of pilgrimage, uncovering the motivations that drove medieval travelers—spiritual devotion, penance, adventure, and even social status.
How did they navigate the perils of the road? What awaited them at their destinations? And how did these journeys shape the wider world? From relics and indulgences to the bustling streets of medieval Rome, join us for a fascinating look at the enduring power of pilgrimage and its cultural impact across the centuries.
Ross King’s books include The Bookseller of Florence, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling, The Judgment of Paris, Leonardo and The Last Supper, and Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies. He has also published two novels (Domino and Ex-Libris), a biography of Niccolò Machiavelli, and a collection of Leonardo da Vinci’s fables, jokes, and riddles. He is currently working on a “short” history of Italy. Among many other honors, Ross King serves on the Council of Academic Advisors for Friends of Florence, and lectures widely on a range of art subjects. He lives with his wife Melanie in Oxfordshire, England.
To RSVP: Paola50122@gmail.com
Minimum suggested donation: $28
This talk is free for Friends of Paola's Studiolo!
Look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

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