As part of the exhibition Ospiti (Guests), the Civic Museums of Ancient Art, in collaboration with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, are exhibiting the Portrait of Countess Maria Benedetta di San Martino by Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787) at the Davia Bargellini Museum.
For the first time Bologna is hosting a work by the great painter, who achieved fame and success in 18th-century Rome, being admired even by the young Antonio Canova.
Guided tours:
Saturday 17 February 4.30 p.m.
Sunday 3 March 4.30 p.m.
Saturday 16 March 4.30 p.m.
Saturday 30 March 4.30 p.m.
Sunday 7 April h 16.30 p.m.
Opening hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday h 10-15
Friday h 2-6pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays h 10am-6.30pm
Davia Bargellini Museum, Strada Maggiore 44, Bologna