Artwork damaged in accident at Brescia exhibition

Artwork damaged in accident at Brescia exhibition

Culture

Awoman tripped over and hit a 16th-century painting by Italian Renaissance artist Moretto on show at Brescia's Santa Giulia complex on Friday, tearing it, local newspaper Bresciaoggi reported, CE Report quotes ANSA.

The painting was not hung on a wall but placed at the entrance to one of the sections of the show as it is a standard to be carried at processions with art on the front and the back.

On one side there are two unidentified saints, while the other features the Virgin Mary with two disciples at her feet.

The damage is said to be significant.

Tags

Related articles

Black Sea Exhibit at UNESCO Paris
A temporary exhibition exploring the rich history of the Black Sea will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from July 6 to 16, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Culture announced Tuesday.
Namaste India in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca will host the Namaste India Festival on July 5–6, 2025, offering a vibrant journey into Indian culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, cuisine, and spiritual practices.
Bulgaria Hosts First Open Science Conference
Sofia University will host Bulgaria’s first national conference with international participation on open science this Tuesday.
"Sofia Festival Explores the Four Elements"
The 56th Sofia Music Weeks International Festival will present a unique concert themed around the four elements—water, air, fire, and earth—on Monday evening at the Military Club in Sofia.
"Stage of the Ages Opens in Veliko Tarnovo"
The 10th Summer Opera Season Stage of the Ages opened on June 27 at the historic Tsarevets Hill in Veliko Tarnovo with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, presented by the local Music and Drama Theatre.