The Diocesan Museum has launched a new exhibition featuring Hans Memling's renowned work, the 'Crucifixion', a hallmark of Flemish Renaissance art, to celebrate the season of Lent. This significant piece is on loan from the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati in Vicenza, Italy, and creates a thought-provoking dialogue with contemporary artists such as Stefano Arienti, Matteo Fato, Julia Krahn, and Danilo Sciorilli. The exhibition, titled 'Hans Memling. The Crucifixion. Four Contemporary Artists around a Masterpiece', is curated by Valeria Cafà, Giuseppe Frangi, and Nadia Righi, showcasing how historical art can resonate within modern contexts.

This exhibition is not merely a display of an invaluable historical artifact but an exploration of its influences and meanings in today's world. By engaging contemporary works alongside Memling's 'Crucifixion', the curators aim to connect different eras and artistic expressions, inviting visitors to reflect on the broader implications of the themes presented in both classical and modern pieces. This approach underlines the museum's philosophy of art as a continuous dialogue across time.

In collaboration with Casa Testori and supported by PwC Italia, the exhibition features a carefully curated experience where the centerpiece, 'Crucifixion', is situated at the heart of the gallery. From this central work, visitors can access four separate halls, each dedicated to interpreting the themes and narratives embodied in the masterpiece through the lens of contemporary artistry. This innovative presentation reaffirms the enduring legacy and relevance of Memling's work while simultaneously showcasing emerging voices in the modern art scene, making it a noteworthy cultural event for the region during Easter.