D'Adda R, F. Piazza, E. Valseriati: Il Rinascimento a Brescia. Moretto, Romanino, Savoldo 1512-1552. Milan: 2024. 343 pages, illustrated throughout in colour. Paperback. A study of the careers and networks developed by Moretto, Romanino and Salvoldo developed in Brescia. A catalogue of forty paintings, drawings, and objects is divided into five thematic sections. Each work is illustrated and discussed in detail. Followed by eleven essays contextualising the city's visual culture largely around the figure of Fortunato Martinengo who was depicted by Moretto. The essays discuss the effects of conflicts with the French, an surge of cultural and religious anxieties surrounding female virtues and mysticism, developments in music and science, and luxury present in the home and in public events. . Text in Italian.
A study of the careers and networks developed by Moretto, Romanino and Salvoldo developed in Brescia. A catalogue of forty paintings, drawings, and objects is divided into five thematic sections. Each work is illustrated and discussed in detail. Followed by eleven essays contextualising the cityâs visual culture largely around the figure of Fortunato Martinengo who was depicted by Moretto. The essays discuss the effects of conflicts with the French, an surge of cultural and religious anxieties surrounding female virtues and mysticism, developments in music and science, and luxury present in the home and in public events. . Text in Italian