Breno (Camunian: ; obsolete ) is an Italian comune of 4,986 inhabitants

Culture

Traditions and folklore

The scütüm are in camunian dialect nicknames, sometimes personal, elsewhere showing the characteristic features of a community. The one which characterize the people of Breno is Maia càrte or Pèla pàsser

Museums

  • Sanctuary of Minerva

CaMus

The Museo Archeologico della Valle Camonica is located in Breno, also known as the Museo Camuna, and contains artifacts and artworks documenting the history of the region. Among the painting collection, are works by:

  • Emilian 14th century master - I sette dormienti nella spelonca
  • Venetian 16th century - Madonna with Bambino, Sts. Sebastian & Rocco
  • Callisto Piazza da Lodi - Deposition
  • Girolamo Romani detto Il Romanino - Crucifixion
  • Anonymous 16/17th century - Triumph of death
  • School of Bellini - Holy family & St. John
  • Northern master - Capture of Christ
  • Camillo Procaccini attributed (Bologna 1551-Milan 1629) - Martyrdom of St. Bartholemew
  • School of Procaccini - Allegory of Flora crowned by genius
  • Venetian 17th century - Adoration by Magi
  • School of Ribera - St. Bartholomew
  • School of Caravaggio - Incredulity of Thomas
  • Giacomo Ceruti (Milan 1698-1767) - portrait of Cattaneo family member
  • Felice Riccio detto Il Brusasorci (Verona 1540-1605)
  • Francesco Giugno
  • Francesco Monti (il Brescianino)
  • Giulio Carponi
  • Gaspare e Antonio Diziani
  • Bice Del Balzo nel castello di Rosate
  • Francesco Hayez
  • Faustino Bocchi (Brescia 1659-1741) - Bambocciata
  • Enrico Albricci (Vilminore di Scalve, BG 1714-Bergamo 1775) - Serenade by Bambocci
  • Ponziano Loverini (Gandino, BG 1845-1929)
  • Antonio Guadagnini (Esine, BS 1817-Arzago d'Adda, BG 1900)

References

Bibliography

  • Historical photos - Intercam
  • Historical photos - Lombardia Beni Culturali