The exhibition will feature over 100 Renaissance masterpieces, including works by Raphael (Scra Familglia con san Giovannino o Madonna della Rosa) and Antonio Corregio (Noli me tangre; depicted above), consisting of over 70 paintings and 30 sublime drawings. Italian Masterpieces will provide insight into the taste of the Spanish Royal Court, who have been collecting Italian art-pieces since the early 16th century, and feature a diverse range of lectures and events that will provide insight into these Christian-inspired works.
Italian Masterpieces will be part of the NGV’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, which began in 2004 with The Impressionists.
