Different origins

A number of artworks of the Diocesan Museum have been acquired more recently – the donation of the Sozzani drawings, comprising 105 graphic works from the 15th century to date, was obtained in 2008 through the testamentary provision of Milanese banker Antonio Sozzani. This remarkable donation was joined, in 2014, by the precious Schubert bequest, including a rare, gemmed cross from the first half of the 13th century, and some important works on board. Beside the collections of ancient art, over the years the Museum has opened up to contemporary art more and more, by acquiring significant works over time, also in this case through loans, bequests and donations. The bequest of paintings by Milanese artist Ambrogio Magnaghi (2010) was followed by the donation of a remarkable group of sculptures from the second half of the 20th century, coming from the collection of Walter Fontana, with works by Floriano Bodini, Luciano Minguzzi, Manzù and Francesco Messina.