Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max-Planck-Institut für Kunstgeschichte, founded in 1913 in Rome, is a renowned research institution dedicated to Italian art and architecture. As part of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V., it holds a prominent position among international institutions focused on art history.

The research at Bibliotheca Hertziana is divided into several departments. The Michalsky department focuses on understanding historical space and its transformations in the pre-modern era, with particular emphasis on Southern Italy. Meanwhile, the Weddigen department explores the global connections of Italian art from the early modern period to the present day.

It gives special attention to the digital study of art and its materiality and examines the history of the discipline. Additionally, the institute's research projects cover a wide range of themes, including the visualization of knowledge, conservation of artworks, and the protection of cultural heritage. The institution houses valuable resources such as an extensive library with over 340,000 volumes, including rare books and digital publications, as well as the Fotothek, one of the world's leading photographic archives on Italian art and architecture.

With its commitment to groundbreaking research and comprehensive resources, Bibliotheca Hertziana remains a vital hub for scholars and researchers in the field of art history