Matthias Stom: First Italian Monographic Exhibition in Brescia
The "Matthias Stom. Un caravaggesco nelle collezioni lombarde" exhibition is currently taking place at the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo in Brescia, marking the first solo showcase of the Baroque artist in Italy, which will continue until February 15. Curated by Gianni Papi, the exhibition presents around twelve pieces from Lombard collections, including two recently acquired artworks. Born circa 1600 in the Southern Netherlands, Stom was influenced by Caravaggio and is recognized for his dark, atmospheric scenes. His death remains a mystery. The exhibition challenges Benedict Nicolson's assertion of Stom's lack of variety, emphasizing his creative compositions. Notable pieces include The Incredulity of Saint Thomas and Christ Among the Doctors. A study day will occur on February 12, and a newly found Nativity is showcased at the Museo Diocesano in Genoa.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Matthias Stom. Un caravaggesco nelle collezioni lombarde' at Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, until February 15.
- First monographic show on Stom in Italy; second worldwide (after Birmingham 1999).
- Curated by Gianni Papi, a leading Caravaggio scholar.
- About a dozen works from Lombard collections, including two new loans from a Brescian collector.
- Stom (born c. 1600, likely Southern Netherlands) was a Caravaggesque painter known for nocturnal scenes.
- He worked in Rome, Naples, Palermo, Venice; his death date and place are unknown.
- Only one of nearly 300 works is dated; few are signed.
- Exhibition challenges Benedict Nicolson's view that a Stom show would be monotonous.
- Two opening paintings were misattributed as 'Bambocciate' in the 19th century.
- A study day on Stom is scheduled for February 12 at the museum.
- A newly discovered Stom Nativity is on display at Museo Diocesano, Genoa.
Entities
Artists
- Matthias Stom
- Caravaggio
- Gerrit van Honthorst
- Gherardo delle Notti
- Rubens
- Ribera
- Serodine
- Seghers
- De Boulogne
- Roberto Longhi
- Gianni Papi
- Benedict Nicolson
- Giacomo Montanari
Institutions
- Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo
- Fondazione Brescia Musei
- Comune di Brescia
- BTL Banca del Territorio Lombardo
- Skira
- Museo Diocesano di Genova
- Casa di cura Villa Montallegro
- Sagep Edizioni
- Artribune
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy
- Birmingham
- England
- Rome
- Naples
- Palermo
- Venice
- Anversa
- Utrecht
- Bergamo
- Chiuduno
- Genoa
- Milano
- New York