Accademia Carrara dedicates major exhibition to Simone Peterzano, bridge between Titian and Caravaggio
From February 6 to May 17, 2020, the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo presents an exhibition dedicated to Simone Peterzano (c. 1535–1599), who was a student of Titian and the initial mentor of Caravaggio. Curated by Simone Facchinetti, Francesco Frangi, Paolo Plebani, and M. Cristina Rodeschini, the showcase includes 64 pieces, with 18 attributed to Peterzano, alongside a selection of drawings. The exhibition emphasizes the impact of both Venetian and Lombard artistic traditions, displaying works by Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, among others. Notable items include a 1568 edition of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso. Born near Bergamo, Peterzano trained in Venice before establishing himself in Milan. Key Caravaggio pieces on loan include Autoritratto in veste di Bacco and Concerto.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: February 6 to May 17, 2020
- Venue: Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
- 64 works total, 18 by Peterzano
- Curated by Simone Facchinetti, Francesco Frangi, Paolo Plebani, M. Cristina Rodeschini
- Peterzano was a pupil of Titian and first master of Caravaggio
- Caravaggio entered Peterzano's workshop in 1584 at age 13
- Two Caravaggio works on loan: Autoritratto in veste di Bacco (Galleria Borghese) and Concerto (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
- Collaboration with Pinacoteca di Brera: Peterzano sotto l'albero since December 19, 2019
Entities
Artists
- Simone Peterzano
- Titian
- Caravaggio
- Veronese
- Tintoretto
- Parrasio
- Micheli
- Bernardino Licinio
- Paris Bordon
- Antonio Campi
- Giovan Ambrogio Figino
- Giovanni da Monte
- Ludovico Ariosto
- Giovan Paolo Lomazzo
- Carlo Borromeo
Institutions
- Accademia Carrara
- Galleria Borghese
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Fondazione Accademia Carrara
Locations
- Bergamo
- Italy
- Venice
- Milan
- Rome
- New York
- Paris