In 1966, Cy Twombly and his wife, Tatiana Franchetti, were photographed for Vogue in their Roman palazzo, surrounded by Twombly's collections of ancient sculptures and his own artwork. Their son, Alessandro, reflects on Twombly's deep fascination with history and psychology. Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. (April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011) was an accomplished American painter, sculptor, and photographer, whose influence extended to prominent figures in the art world, such as Anselm Kiefer, Francesco Clemente, Julian Schnabel, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Twombly's renowned works often feature large-scale compositions characterized by freely-scribbled, calligraphic, and graffiti-like elements set against solid backgrounds of gray, tan, or off-white hues. In his later creations, Twombly's focus shifted towards "romantic symbolism," visually conveying deeper meanings through shapes, forms, and words within the artworks' titles. His oeuvre frequently incorporates quotations from poets like Stéphane Mallarmé, Rainer Maria Rilke, and John Keats, as well as references to classical myths and allegories. Notable examples include his depictions of Apollo and The Artist and a series of eight drawings solely featuring inscriptions of the word "VIRGIL." Twombly's artistic contributions are housed in esteemed modern art museums worldwide, including the Menil Collection in Houston, the Tate Modern in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Museum Brandhorst in Munich. Additionally, he was commissioned to create a ceiling installation at the Musée du Louvre in Paris.