Ecce Homo attributed to Domenichino to be discussed at Italian Chamber of Deputies conference
On September 9, 2026, the Chamber of Deputies in Rome will host a conference named "Ecce Homo. Domenichino" at the Sala Matteotti. This event will center on the attribution of a painting from 1639-1640, identified as Ecce Homo, to the artist Domenico Zampieri, better known as Domenichino. Art historian Mauro Di Ruvo, who will lead the conference, announced the attribution in December 2025 following three months of research. If validated, this would be the sole known Ecce Homo by Domenichino. The discussions will cover the painting's attribution, dating, conservation, and its estimated economic worth of over four million euros. Fabrizio Santori, Laura D'Acunto, and Riccardo Piazza will extend institutional greetings.
Key facts
- Conference "Ecce Homo. Domenichino" on September 9, 2026, at Sala Matteotti, Chamber of Deputies, Rome.
- Painting Ecce Homo attributed to Domenichino by Mauro Di Ruvo.
- Painting dated 1639-1640, housed at Museo Diocesano di Melfi.
- Attribution made public in December 2025 after three months of study.
- Painting originated from Riviera di Chiaia, now in Melfi.
- Domenichino died in Naples in 1641.
- If confirmed, it would be the only known Domenichino Ecce Homo.
- Painting's economic value estimated at over four million euros.
- Event curated by Mauro Di Ruvo.
- Institutional greetings by Fabrizio Santori, Laura D'Acunto, Riccardo Piazza.
- Moderated by Alessandro Verrelli; speakers include Cristina Galassi, Maristella Trombetta, Sofia Amati, Leonardo Lucchesi.
Entities
Artists
- Domenichino
- Mauro Di Ruvo
Institutions
- Museo Diocesano di Melfi
- Chamber of Deputies
- Roma Capitale
- Regione Lazio
- Associazione LaPaginaBianca.docx
- University for Foreigners of Perugia
- University of Bari "Aldo Moro"
- IAPSS
- Lanterna
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Melfi
- Naples
- Riviera di Chiaia