Giorgione is among the most intriguing yet enigmatic figures of the Italian Renaissance. Bernard Aikema argues that the painter’s increasingly legendary persona was forged in the seventeenth century, emerging not from verifiable historical evidence or facts, but from the art theory and cultural narratives of later Venetian commentators and critics, with Carlo Ridolfi leading the way.
This volume, edited by Federico Berti, brings together five essays devoted to the recently rediscovered ‘Flagellation of Christ’ by Passignano, and revisits the issue of the ‘Massimi commission’. The studies offer new interpretations and seek to clarify the debate surrounding the various commissions by Massimi for paintings by Passignano, Cigoli and Caravaggio. The works of the three artists and the archival data are analysed from various angles, offering fresh perspectives.
The rich artistic output of Erwin Czerwenka (1887–1970) follows the most important artistic trends of the first half of the 20th century. A painter and draughtsman, experienced teacher and stained-glass designer, he actively participated in Cracow’s artistic life, engaging in social activities of the local artist’s union.
