From the Low Countries to Siena: new insights on Bernard van Rantwijck at Palazzo Chigi Piccolomini

As part of the Relazioni d’Arte 2026 – Studies around the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena series, a talk will focus on Bernard van Rantwijck, a Flemish painter active in the late 16th century and responsible for the elegant decorative cycle in the halls of Palazzo Chigi Piccolomini alla Postierla.

• Date: 21 May 2026
• Time: 17:00
• Venue: Palazzo Chigi Piccolomini, alla Postierla, Siena
• Speakers: Emanuele Molinaro and Simone Andreoni
• Contact: [email protected]

The lecture will present recent research that reconstructs both the artistic career and biographical profile of van Rantwijck, proposing fresh perspectives and addressing unresolved questions about the paintings preserved in the palace. Attention will be given to his contribution to the international mannerist repertoire present in Siena and to the historical-artistic significance of the decorative cycle.

This event is aimed at monument enthusiasts, art historians and visitors interested in the legacy of Flemish painters working in Italy during the 16th century.