Renaissance Art of Pavia Unveiled in Major Exhibition at Visconti Castle
At the Castello Visconteo in Pavia, a significant exhibition curated by Francesco Frangi, Pietro Cesare Marani, Mauro Natale, and Laura Aldovini highlights the Renaissance art scene in the city during the 15th and 16th centuries. This event marks the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Pavia, which took place on February 24, 1525. The showcase boasts over 300 artworks, featuring renowned artists like Vincenzo Foppa, Ambrogio Bergognone, and Bernardo Zenale, including a reunion of Bergognone's polyptych from Certosa di Pavia. Additionally, it presents seven Flemish tapestries illustrating the battle, a Prevedari engraving from 1481, rare drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, and a wooden model of the Duomo Nuovo, reflecting the artistic evolution from the Visconti to the Sforza dynasty.
Key facts
- Exhibition on Renaissance art in Pavia at Castello Visconteo, curated by Francesco Frangi, Pietro Cesare Marani, Mauro Natale, and Laura Aldovini.
- Coincides with 500th anniversary of the Battle of Pavia (February 24, 1525).
- Features over 300 works including paintings, drawings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, and decorative arts.
- Reunites Bergognone's polyptych from Certosa di Pavia for the first time after dismemberment.
- Includes seven Flemish tapestries from Capodimonte Museum, woven 1528-1531 by Jan and Willem Dermoyen after Bernard van Orley.
- Showcases Prevedari engraving (1481) after Bramante and rare Leonardo da Vinci drawings.
- Highlights artists: Vincenzo Foppa, Ambrogio Bergognone, Bernardo Zenale, Donato de' Bardi, Jacopino de Mottis, Perugino.
- Covers artistic patronage from Visconti to Sforza dynasties, including Certosa and Duomo Nuovo projects.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Frangi
- Pietro Cesare Marani
- Mauro Natale
- Laura Aldovini
- Vincenzo Foppa
- Ambrogio Bergognone
- Bernardo Zenale
- Donato de' Bardi
- Jacopino de Mottis
- Perugino
- Bramante
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Francesco di Giorgio Martini
- Bernard van Orley
- Jan Dermoyen
- Willem Dermoyen
- Bernardino Prevedari
- Giovannino de Grassi
- Jean d'Arbois
- Michelino da Besozzo
- Gentile da Fabriano
- Pisanello
- Bonifacio Bembo
- Filippo Maria Visconti
- Francesco Sforza
- Bianca Maria Visconti
- Ludovico il Moro
- Carlo V
- Francesco I
- Massimiliano I d'Asburgo
- Alfonso d'Avalos
- marchese di Pescara
- Emma Sedini
- Bernardino Zenale
- Pietro Perugino
- Bernardino Lanzani
- Bartolomeo Bonone
- Maestro della Deposizione di Pavia
- Maestro delle Storie di Sant'Agnese
- De Donati brothers
- Giovanni Angelo Del Maino
- Carmine Romano
- Mario Epifani
Institutions
- Castello Visconteo
- Certosa di Pavia
- Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
- Artribune
- Musei Civici del Castello Visconteo di Pavia
- Duomo di Pavia
- Fondazione Bracco
- Università di Milano
- IUSS-Pavia DeepTrace Technologies
- Centro Conservazione e Restauro La Venaria Reale
Locations
- Pavia
- Italy
- Castello Visconteo
- Milano
- Lardirago
- Adda
- Liguria
- Napoli
- Flanders
- Spain
- France
- Europe
- Castello Visconteo di Pavia
- Certosa di Pavia
- Duomo di Pavia
- San Marino di Pavia
- Venaria Reale