Sodoma in Turin: over 50 works at Fondazione Accorsi-Ometto (31 Mar–6

Exhibition: Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Sodoma

From 31 March to 6 September 2026 the Fondazione Accorsi-Ometto in Turin stages an extensive exhibition devoted to Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (the Sodoma). The show assembles over fifty works—some never or rarely shown publicly—to reconstruct the artist's formative years and his connections with Lombard, Sienese and Roman contexts.

The exhibition route

Organised in seven thematic sections, the display follows Sodoma’s artistic trajectory: his apprenticeship under Martino Spanzotti, early Sienese productions, and later Roman experiences supported by patrons such as Agostino Chigi. The exhibition also includes documentary material—most notably the original apprenticeship contract—and a film illustrating the fresco cycles central to understanding his output.

• Key works: early paintings, two rare Pietàs, sacred tondos and mature masterpieces including the Death of Lucretia and the Holy Family on display in Vercelli.
• Important loans: works from Pinacoteca di Brera, Galleria Borghese, the Vatican Museums, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, Accademia Carrara, Museo Borgogna and other public and private collections.
• Curators and scientific committee: curated by Serena D’Italia, Luca Mana and Vittorio Natale; scientific committee: Roberto Bartalini, Francesco Frangi and Edoardo Villata.

Why visit

The exhibition offers a rare chance to follow Sodoma’s artistic formation and to observe stylistic exchanges between northern and central Italian schools. It provides a comparative view of works that document the artist's progressive maturation.

Practical information

Venue: Museo di Arti Decorative Accorsi-Ometto, Via Po 55, 10124 Turin

Dates: 31 March – 6 September 2026

Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00–18:00 | Thursday 10:00–20:00 | Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00–19:00 | Monday closed.
The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the museum.

• Single ticket (includes museum admission): full €14.00
• Reduced €12.00: ages 19–26 and over 65
• Reduced €10.00: ages 11–18 and concession agreements
• Reduced €6.00: teachers
• Free: up to 10 years; holders of the Museum Subscription and Torino+Piemonte Card; ICOM card holders; people with disabilities + 1 companion; accredited journalists

Contacts: Tel. +39 011 837 688 (int. 3) | [email protected] | fondazioneaccorsi-ometto.it

Visitor tips

Allow 1–2 hours to explore the exhibition. Check the foundation's website before your visit for updates on opening times, guided tours, and related events.