The Science Room

The ‘Sala delle Scienze’ [‘Science Room’] leads on from the ‘Globe Room’ and is situated in the oldest part of the palace, as can be seen by its smaller size and lower ceiling compared with the previous rooms, as well as by its frescoed cornice with rhomboidal frames dating back to the 17th century.

This room is embellished with three medallions positioned above the 18th century gilded doors, each featuring an oil painting by Gioacchino Agricola dated 1770. The medallions depict the Allegories of Geography, of Astronomy and of Geometry, bearing witness to the Chigi family’s interest in the sciences and the tools used to investigate nature.

Two 17th century paintings hang on the walls: ‘Dark-skinned boy with dogs’ by Michele Pace, who was known as the Michelangelo of Campidoglio, and ‘The boar hunt’ by Frans Snyders.