History of Art

Erin Giffin’s book, Early Modern Replicas of the Holy House of Loreto: Translating Space (Routledge, 2025), examines cult replicas of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary. In this interview, Giffin shares rich details about this early modern replication and its connection to Catholic piety. Your book investigates replicas of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary […]

In the 17th century, the Pope appointed some powerful church officials in Rome, known as cardinal nephews. Karen J. Lloyd’s book, Art, Patronage, and Nepotism in Early Modern Rome (Routledge, 2022), explores how these cardinal nephews used art to enhance their influence and justify their positions. We have the opportunity to hear all about this