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Mollusc block
Glass urn from the Necropolis of via Cavour, Biella
Vasi Piroga
Cinerary urn and cerrione necropolis equipment
Mummy sarcophagus
Bowl with two hummingbirds
Statuette of coquero
Clay bowl imitating a pumpkin
Anthropomorphic bottle warrior moche
Male figure
Female statuette of a praying woman
Campaniforma Jar
Clay head with almond-shaped eyes and headdress
Sunshine
Virgin of the Rocks copy from Leonardo
Mountain landscape with cows
Madonna with child
Triptych Virgin of the Rocks copy from Leonardo
Marina
The drummer
The sleep test
Reflections of a hungry
Between colors and vapors
Judith and Holofernes
Monument to Lorenzo Delleani

Triptych Virgin of the Rocks copy from Leonardo

Bernardino de' Conti

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Museum of the Biella Territory

Museum of the Biella Territory

Via Q. Sella, 54/b, Biella

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The work exhibited here takes us back to Leonardo's masterpiece known as the Virgin of the Rocks. Attributed to Bernardino de Conti, court painter in the service of the French government established in Milan since 1499, the painting is the oldest known copy of the second version of Leonardo's masterpiece preserved in the National Gallery in London, created for the Church of San Francesco Grande. in Milan. A document drawn up in 1508 is known which testifies that in that year a copy was made by Ambrogio de Predis under the direct supervision of Leonardo; it is therefore very likely that the copy of Biella, conforming to the original in size and detail, was also made on the same occasion. The commissioner of the work was the illustrious Sebastiano Ferrero from Biella, at that time general of the ducal finances of Milan on behalf of the French government, after years of service at the Savoy court, as councilor of state and general treasurer. The panel, although not knowing its ancient location, remained for a long time in the sacristy of the Church of San Sebastiano and arrived in the Museum at the beginning of the 2000s, after careful restoration. Recently, thanks to the temporary deposit wanted by the La Marmora family, the work has been reunited with the two side panels that originally decorated it, depicting Sebastiano Ferrero and his sons.
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Title: Triptych Virgin of the Rocks copy from Leonardo

Author: Bernardino de' Conti

Date: 1508

Technique: Oil and tempera on wood

Displayed in: Museum of the Biella Territory

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