The Beauty of the Unconventional

Discover Pontormo’s vivid colors, elongated figures, and emotional intensity

Until February 7, 2027, the Scuderie del Quirinale will be turning the spotlight on one of the most intriguing figures of the Italian Mannerism era with an exhibition dedicated to Jacopo Carucci, known as Pontormo. Born in Pontorme, Tuscany, the painter moved to Florence at a very young age, where he trained in some of the city’s most important artistic workshops. His extraordinary talent quickly set him apart, bringing him into contact with the great artistic trends of his time and with the influence of masters such as Raphael and Michelangelo. Yet Pontormo would ultimately move beyond the ideals of Renaissance harmony and classical balance, and developed a highly personal style characterized by elongated figures, unexpected compositions, vivid colors and an intense, almost unsettling emotional atmosphere. The display brings together a selected group of masterpieces, including the celebrated Visitation from Carmignano, and Supper in Emmaus from Florence, allowing visitors to follow the evolution of an artist whose work challenged the conventions of his age.

Once considered eccentric and even difficult to understand, Pontormo is today recognized as one of the most original protagonists of Mannerism and an important forerunner of modern artistic sensibilities. His restless figures and dreamlike compositions continue to feel remarkably contemporary.

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