Five hundred years ago, Lorenzo Lotto left Bergamo, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary artistic period. Today, the city celebrates his legacy with the exhibition “Inside Lorenzo Lotto,” currently taking place at the Accademia Carrara. This event not only highlights the Pala di San Bernardino but also creates a dialogue between art and territory through the photographs of Axel Hütte.
The exhibition is part of a broader project aimed at enhancing the Pala di San Bernardino, which has recently undergone restoration and consolidation work. The Accademia Carrara has collaborated with various local institutions to ensure both the painting’s safety and the opportunity for the public to appreciate it. After this exhibition in Bergamo and a stop at the Museo Diocesano Adriano Bernareggi, the painting will return to its original location.
A Meaningful Exhibition Journey
The exhibition route winds through the museum and surrounding historical sites, emphasizing the significance of the Pala within the context of Lotto’s artistic heritage in Bergamo. The exhibition offers visitors the chance to explore significant works by the Venetian master, including masterpieces housed in local churches.
The itinerary includes key stops such as:
Church of Saints Bartolomeo and Stefano: Here lies the Pala Martinengo Colleoni (1513-1516), commissioned by Alessandro Martinengo Colleoni.
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Lotto created the choir stalls (circa 1524-1532), where stories and allegories intertwine in a captivating work.
Basilica of Sant’Alessandro in Colonna: The Deposition from the Cross (circa 1522-1523) is one of the artist’s most intense works, despite its precarious condition.
Church of Sant’Alessandro della Croce: Here, one can admire the Trinity (circa 1519-1521), currently displayed in the exhibition “The Accounts Add Up.”
Church of Santo Spirito: The Pala di Santo Spirito (1521) features a sacred conversation set against a striking natural landscape.
Oratorio Suardi: The frescoes of the Suardi chapel (circa 1523-1524) narrate stories of saints Barbara, Catherine of Alexandria, and other emblematic figures.
Guided Tours Until August 31
The Accademia Carrara is organizing special guided tours until August 31 for individual visitors. These tours offer a unique opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of Lotto’s art through a journey that combines history and visual beauty.
With one of the most significant collections of Lotto’s works available to the public, the Accademia Carrara serves as a vital hub for those wishing to explore the cultural legacy left by Lorenzo Lotto in the Bergamo region.
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