Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy Despite the Louvre being the most famous art museum, the Vatican is without a doubt the best museum for Renaissance art. Apart from the absolutely mind-blowing ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, there are Raphaels, Michelangelos, da Vincis, and Caravaggios at every turn.

Two of the most famous artworks in history were painted during the Renaissance: the Mona Lisa (c. 1503–19) and the Last Supper (c.

Renaissance art is marked by a gradual shift from the abstract forms of the medieval period to the representational forms of the 15th century. Subjects grew from mostly biblical scenes to include portraits, episodes from Classical religion, and events from contemporary life.