The Brueghels

A Royal Palace by Milan The first major exhibition in Italy focusing on the creative legacy of one of the most influential and extraordinary artistic dynasties of the European Renaissance. The exhibition provides an in-depth overview of the family, of exceptional historical significance Brueghel, a remarkable group of masters who have left an indelible mark on the history of art in the Netherlands, in Italy and in the rest of the European continent.

Through a carefully curated selection of over 80 iconic works, including paintings, drawings and prints, the exhibition offers visitors the chance to explore the origins and development of the main painting genres of modern European painting. Visitors have the chance to admire masterpieces up close, ranging from the evocative and atmospheric snow-covered landscapes to the majestic storms, through to the vibrant delicacy of the still lifes, the liveliness of the narrative in the rural life and the drama of the battle scene.

The exhibition highlights how the genius of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and how this prolific line of artists succeeded in transforming subjects once regarded as secondary into autonomous and celebrated categories, establishing innovative aesthetic standards. The exhibition, which winds its way between complex allegory and everyday reality, offers a fresh perspective on the Flemish visual revolution.