The Pinacoteca San Domenico is a restored and former Roman Catholic church in the city of Fano, in the Provincia di Pesaro e Urbino, Le Marche region. The pinacoteca houses an amazing art collection that belongs to the famous Italian foundation Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Fano. Admire artworks from the 16th and 17th centuries in the very special atmosphere that the church offers.
The Dominican order arrived in Fano in the 13th century by the late 14th century they constructed a beautiful church in Gothic style. Over the years, additions were made to the building, such as the erection of a bell tower in 1485. At the beginning of the 18th century, the interior was modified as well and several Baroque altars were built.
This ancient building suffered great damaged during World War II. A large-scale restoration began in 2006. See the valuable religious art pieces that were discovered and restored during that process, such as a fresco that narrates the life of Saint John the Baptist.
Wander through the beautiful Pinacoteca San Domenico to find masterpieces by renowned artists including Federico Barocci, an Italian Renaissance painter, and Simone Cantarini, an Italian painter and engraver famous for his historic paintings and portraits. You’ll also find works by Sebastiano Ceccarini, born in Fano, Iacopo Negretti, also known as Palma il Giovane, a painter from Venice and Simone de Magistris, an Italian painter and sculptor.
Admire one of the most famous canvases on display at San Domenico, the fantastic Marriage of the Virgin by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, the Italian Baroque painter better known as Guercino.
In addition to the art pieces you can also see wooden and stone elements that were part of the original temple. They have been restored and relocated to their original positions.
Visit the Pinacoteca San Domenico in Fano and marvel at the impressive art pieces on display, which were collected over decades by the renowned Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Fano.
