Museo del Prado Symposium on Ancient Sources for Italian Painting (16th–17th c.)
From October 26 to 28, 2026, the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid will host a scientific symposium titled 'Ancient Sources for the Study of Italian Painting: 16th and 17th Centuries.' This event seeks to provide academics and students with access to key documents and artistic resources from the Italian Renaissance, such as treatises and inventories. Activities will take place at the Edificio Villanueva and the Aula Magna del Casón del Buen Retiro, including gallery discussions. Notable speakers include Javier Arnaldo and Vincent Delieuvin. Participation is complimentary, but prospective attendees must apply by October 1, 2026, with limited spots available.
Key facts
- The symposium takes place from October 26 to 28, 2026.
- It is organized by the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid.
- Sessions are held at Edificio Villanueva and Aula Magna del Casón del Buen Retiro.
- The event focuses on ancient sources for studying Italian Renaissance painting (16th–17th centuries).
- Speakers include experts from the Prado, Louvre, Sorbonne, and other institutions.
- Topics include Alberti's 'De pictura', Leonardo's 'Libro di Pittura', and chemical imaging techniques.
- Admission is free but requires application with CV and motivation letter by October 1, 2026.
- Only 20 places are available.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Accademia di Belle Arti, Roma
- Università degli Studi di Siena
- Musée du Louvre
- UNED
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Sorbonne Université-CNRS
- LAMS
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Rome
- Italy
- Siena
- Paris
- France