Federico Barocci: The Borrowing of Art and the Art of Borrowing

Federico Barocci, like all Renaissance artists, was in the habit of borrowing details and above all poses from his great precursors. He was also particularly ingenious when it came to recycling elements from his own earlier artistic production for new paintings.

This lecture will explore both what Barocci borrowed – whether from others or from himself – and how he used it to make new and original works of art.

Find out more about the exhibition Barocci: Brilliance and Grace

Lunchtime talks

On Mondays and Thursdays, focus in on one painting with our talks in the Gallery, or explore wider themes in the collection at our in-depth theatre talks.

Image above: Detail from Detail from Federico Barocci, 'Visitation', 1583-86. Pizzamiglio Chapel, Santa Maria in Vallicella (Chiesa Nuova), Rome. Ministero dell'Interno, Fondo Edifici di Culto © Francesco Cantone, Archivio della Congregazione dell'Oratorio di Roma, Archivio Fotografico ACOR