Milan and Leonardo da Vinci Event to Be Held in Milan in 2019

Milan and Leonardo da Vinci: a special relationship that generated masterpieces and pioneering projects. Young Leonardo came to the court of Milan to find employment and seek his fortune: in more than 20 years, he left an indelible mark in the fields of art and science. No other city was gifted with his presence for such a long time, or was the recipient of such a great part of his influence. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death, Milano celebrates his legacy hosting the project Leonardo 500, with a rich programme of exhibitions and experiences for the whole length of 2019.

The main event will be, on May 2nd 2019, the opening of Sala delle Asse in the Castello Sforzesco. The room, painted by Leonardo, has been renovated: once the scaffoldings are removed visitors will have the chance to admire closely the rendering of the rocks, the exuberant foliage and previously undiscovered traits revealed by the restoration work. The Castle will also host a multimedia itinerary allowing for a full immersion in fifteenth and sixteenth century Milan.

Palazzo Reale will add to its busy programme two great exhibitions: Il meraviglioso mondo della natura prima e dopo Leonardo (“The wonderful world of nature before and after Leonardo”) and La cena di Leonardo per Francesco I (Leonardo’s Supper for Francis I) where the copy in tapestry of Leonardo’s Last Supper , commissioned by the French Court, will be on loan from the Vatican Museums for the first time ever.

The National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci” renovates its gallery dedicated to Leonardo’s models and machines with a new major project, alongside the exhibition - “Leonardo da Vinci’s Parade” in which models and frescos are displayed on the stage of the museum in an uncommon combination of art and science.

Many other locations in Milan will host new projects and events, from Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, with new exhibitions of the Codex Atlanticus, to San Siro Racecourse, with Leonardo’s majestic horse about to become a model for contemporary artistic . Milano and Leonardo in 2019 are the occasion to celebrate history and the past in order to nurture the future the city is looking forward to.

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