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Pesaro exhibition traces drawing lineage from Raphael to Lazzarini

exhibition · 2026-04-26

At the Musei Civici di Pesaro, the exhibition 'Pesaro. Capitale del disegno' showcases 40 graphic pieces from the Viti Antaldi collection of the Biblioteca Oliveriana, under the curation of Anna Cerboni Baiardi. This collection, dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, features prominent artists such as Federico Barocci, Simone Cantarini, and Giovanni Andrea Lazzarini. The display begins with Raphael's early work 'Studio di figura.' Barocci (1535–1612) is highlighted with studies for 'Deposizione di Senigallia,' while Cantarini (1612–1648) offers sketches, including a draft for 'Trasfigurazione di Cristo.' Lazzarini (1710–1801) contributes various drawings, including preparatory sketches for pieces in Pesaro, illustrating each artist's connection to Raphael's artistic influence.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Pesaro. Capitale del disegno' at Musei Civici di Pesaro
  • 40 graphic works from Biblioteca Oliveriana's Viti Antaldi collection
  • Curated by Anna Cerboni Baiardi
  • Features Federico Barocci (1535–1612), Simone Cantarini (1612–1648), Giovanni Andrea Lazzarini (1710–1801)
  • Opens with Raphael's early drawing 'Studio di figura'
  • Raphael's drawing is preparatory for 'Resurrezione' at Museu de Arte de São Paulo
  • Barocci's works include studies for 'Deposizione di Senigallia,' 'Ultima cena' (Urbino), 'Circoncisione' (Louvre)
  • Cantarini's 'Trasfigurazione di Cristo' (1637) in Pinacoteca Vaticana
  • Cantarini's 'Sacra Famiglia con santa Marta' from Collezione Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Unpublished 'Adorazione dei Magi' by Cantarini from private collection
  • Lazzarini's works include sketches for Chiesa della Maddalena (Pesaro), Pala di Gualdo (Forlì), 'Santa Illuminata' (Massa Martana, Perugia)
  • Lazzarini studied 'Riposo nella fuga in Egitto'

Entities

Artists

  • Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio)
  • Federico Barocci
  • Simone Cantarini
  • Giovanni Andrea Lazzarini
  • Tiziano
  • Correggio
  • Francesco Maria II della Rovere

Institutions

  • Musei Civici di Pesaro
  • Biblioteca Oliveriana
  • Museu de Arte de São Paulo
  • Louvre
  • Pinacoteca Vaticana
  • Collezione Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Pesaro
  • Italy
  • Urbino
  • Verona
  • Senigallia
  • Forlì
  • Massa Martana
  • Perugia
  • San Paolo del Brasile
  • Brazil

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