Aechaeology and Art

Volterra: Rosso, Urns, and Shadows

A museum tour in Volterra to read the city through artworks, objects, and images: from Rosso Fiorentino’s Deposition in the Pinacoteca to the funerary urns of the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, including the Urn of the Spouses and the Shadow of the Evening. A visit designed to observe slowly and better understand the soul of the city through what it has preserved over the centuries.

Volterra: Rosso, Urns, and Shadows

Event details

In the afternoon, we will enter Volterra’s museums to continue reading the city through the images, objects, and artworks that tell its story.

At the Pinacoteca, we will focus on several important works, including the extraordinary Deposition by Rosso Fiorentino, while at the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum we will enter the world of funerary urns, symbols, and the most famous masterpieces of Etruscan Volterra, such as the Urn of the Spouses and the Shadow of the Evening. It will be a tour designed to observe slowly, connect different periods, and give meaning to what we see.

Not a race through the museum rooms, but a way to better understand the soul of the city through what it has preserved over the centuries.

The tour ticket is non-refundable, except in the event that the visit cannot take place and the new proposed date is not compatible with your availability.

Due to the topics covered and the duration of the tour, this experience is especially recommended for adults or older children/teenagers who are already interested in art, archaeology, and history.

What's included

Afternoon guided tour of Volterra’s museums

Tour led by a certified tour guide

Tour conducted in Italian

Visit to the Pinacoteca of Volterra

Insight into selected important artworks, including Rosso Fiorentino’s Deposition

Visit to the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum

Introduction to the world of Etruscan funerary urns

Reading of symbols, objects, and masterpieces of Etruscan Volterra

Insight into famous works such as the Urn of the Spouses and the Shadow of the Evening

A tour designed to connect art, archaeology, and the history of the city

Entrance ticket to the museums, to be purchased separately.

Scheduled dates

Special dates in June 2026

Min 4 - Max 10

June 6, 2026

15:00 - 17:30

Available spots: 10

Online payment: €45.00

1Total: €45.00
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