Antonello da Messina: a comparison of portraits

Palazzo Madama is hosting an extraordinary encounter between two of Antonello da Messina’s absolute masterpieces, brought together for the first time in a visual dialogue of rare intensity. The exhibition presents a direct comparison between the famous Trivulzio Portrait, imbued with an enigmatic pride, and the magnetic portrait from the Mandralisca Museum in Cefalù, renowned for its subtle and mysterious smile. The profound psychological revolution that the Sicilian master brought to fifteenth-century portraiture lies at the heart of an intimate and fascinating journey that guides the public in discovering the startling modernity of gazes capable of defying time and unveiling the secrets of the soul.

• Duration of visit1 hour
• Meeting: Ticket office at Palazzo Madama, Piazza Castello – Turin
• Cost of guided tour: € 7,00
• Reservations: Via the User Area on the Abbonamento Musei website