Carlo Maratti's Portraits Unveiled at Palazzo Barberini
An exhibition at Palazzo Barberini in Rome, open until February 16, 2025, delves into the lesser-known portrait works of Carlo Maratti. Curated by Simonetta Prosperi Valenti Rodinò and Yuri Primarosa, it showcases portraits of various figures, including princes, church officials, Roman beauties, and scholars. Maratti (Camerano 1625 – Rome 1713), a prominent artist of the late 17th century, is renowned for his sacred themes and portraiture. This display commemorates the 400th anniversary of his birth and the publication of his catalogue raisonné. Notable pieces include portraits of Cardinal Antonio Barberini and Pope Clement IX Rospigliosi, highlighting diverse styles, alongside representations of women and intellectuals that reflect Maratti's advancements in portrait art.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Carlo Maratti e il ritratto. Papi e principi del barocco romano' at Palazzo Barberini, Rome, until February 16, 2025.
- Curated by Simonetta Prosperi Valenti Rodinò and Yuri Primarosa.
- Focuses on Carlo Maratti's portrait production, a lesser-known aspect of his work.
- Held on the 400th anniversary of Maratti's birth and alongside the publication of his catalogue raisonné.
- Features two portraits of Cardinal Antonio Barberini from 1670 and 1682/83 showing stylistic evolution.
- Compares Maratti's and Giovan Battista Gaulli's portraits of Pope Clement IX Rospigliosi from 1669.
- Includes portraits of women, intellectuals, and professionals, not only the powerful.
- Maratti anticipated 18th-century portraiture by depicting social status through attributes.
- Portrait of Giovan Pietro Bellori celebrates his 1672 book 'Le Vite de’ pittori, scultori e architetti moderni'.
- Curator Yuri Primarosa states Maratti's innovations influenced Pompeo Batoni and European portraiture.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Maratti
- Giovan Battista Gaulli (Baciccio)
- Pietro da Cortona
- Andrea Sacchi
- Rubens
- Van Dyck
- Pompeo Batoni
- Giovan Pietro Bellori
Institutions
- Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica
- Palazzo Barberini
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Camerano