The Nun of Monza/La Monaca di Monza
Although this art exhibition focuses on the life and story of Marianna de Leyva, The Nun of Monza, it also gives a glimpse into the condition of females in Western Europe, and in particular, Italy, during the 1600’s. Considered “Great Sinners,” many women were forced by their families to take religious vows and to live their lives between the cloister walls. Rarely a voluntary choice of the women themselves, this often served to further the social and political aims of the women’s families and the wishes of the woman were simply put aside or completely ignored all together.
Sister Virginia, as de Leyva was known, became the subject of many artistic works and even appears in Promessi Sposi (The Bethrothed) as Gertrude. Her story is well-known in Italy and illustrates interesting aspects of European and Italian culture. The exhibition also uses other female historical figures as depicted in paintings, documents and other art works to illustrate this part of European history.
The exhibition runs through March 21 and is located in the Sala Panoramiche at the Castello Sforzesco.
Tickets must be purchased at the Castle Ticket Counter.
Location
Milano, Sale panoramiche, Sforzesco, Castle
Piazza Castello 1, 20121 Milano
On Display
25 novembre 2009 – 21 marzo 2010
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday and on public holidays: 9:00 – 17:30
The ticket counter closes 30 minutes before the exhibit closes.
Ticket Prices:
Regular Price: euro 8.00
Reduced Price: euro 6.00: for over 65, students under 26 with ID, groups (between 15 and 25 people), assistants of disabled persons.
For further information see: http://www.lamonacadimonza.com/
The Nun of Monza/La Monaca di Monza
Although this art exhibition focuses on the life and story of Marianna de Leyva, The Nun of Monza, it also gives a glimpse into the condition of females in Western Europe, and in particular, Italy, during the 1600’s. Considered “Great Sinners,” many women were forced by their families to take religious vows and to live their lives between the cloister walls. Rarely a voluntary choice of the women themselves, this often served to further the social and political aims of the women’s families and the wishes of the woman were simply put aside or completely ignored all together.
Sister Virginia, as de Leyva was known, became the subject of many artistic works and even appears in Promessi Sposi (The Bethrothed) as Gertrude. Her story is well-known in Italy and illustrates interesting aspects of European and Italian culture. The exhibition also uses other female historical figures as depicted in paintings, documents and other art works to illustrate this part of European history.
The exhibition runs through March 21 and is located in the Sala Panoramiche at the Castello Sforzesco.
Tickets must be purchased at the Castle Ticket Counter.
Location
Milano, Sale panoramiche, Sforzesco, Castle
Piazza Castello 1, 20121 Milano
On Display
25 novembre 2009 – 21 marzo 2010
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday and on public holidays: 9:00 – 17:30
The ticket counter closes 30 minutes before the exhibit closes.
Ticket Prices:
Regular Price: euro 8.00
Reduced Price: euro 6.00: for over 65, students under 26 with ID, groups (between 15 and 25 people), assistants of disabled persons.
For further information see: http://www.lamonacadimonza.com/
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