Giovanni Bellini's Pietà returns to Rimini: exhibition focused on

Giovanni Bellini's Pietà returns to Rimini: exhibition scheduled for June 2026

The renowned Pietà by Giovanni Bellini, recently conserved through a major restoration, is returning to Rimini following a loan to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. The painting, part of the Museo della Città di Rimini collection, will be the centerpiece of a new exhibition in June 2026.

The exhibition emphasizes a dialogue between two leading figures of the Italian Renaissance: Bellini and his brother-in-law Andrea Mantegna. Visitors will see the Pietà placed in a comparative context with related works to highlight thematic and technical connections.

What to know before you go:

• Venue: Museo della Città di Rimini.
• Scheduled period: June 2026 (official dates and opening hours to be confirmed on the museum's website).
• Provenance: the painting was on display in New York from 16 January 2026.
• Conservation: a recent restoration has brought renewed clarity to the work's expressive power.

Visitor tips: check the museum's official calendar for exact dates and access rules; due to international interest in the work, expect high attendance and possible timed-entry or reservation requirements.

This exhibition is a valuable chance to see an important Rimini masterpiece restored and presented within a renewed critical context alongside other Renaissance masters.