Emotion and wonder: eyes remain captivated before Guercino’s paintings. He was the painter of feelings, the 17th-century master who reached glory through his talent. His story is intertwined with that of his hometown, to which he always remained faithful despite immense success. This bond emerged powerfully during the 2012 earthquake, when the entire community rushed to save his works and decided to move them to safer places. An incredible journey that took Guercino’s masterpieces from Italy all the way to Japan, in the name of love for art and solidarity between peoples.

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