Vatican loans Barocci to Turin

December 11 2025

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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Vatican have lent Federico Barocci's Madonna delle ciliegie to the Gallerie d’Italia in Turin for a special exhibition over the Christmas period. You'll have to be quick to see it, as the painting will only be on display there until 11th January 2026.

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