Il reimpiego a Bologna: una lunga tradizione da Bertrando del Poggetto a Cesare Mattei

Bologna's porticoes reveal a deep-rooted tradition of stone re-use, driven by the region's natural scarcity of marble and its ideological significance. This study traces key examples from medieval to modern times, showcasing how re-purposed elements like Giovanni di Balduccio’s altar—originally for Galliera’s papal fortress but later dispersed—and Bentivoleschi capitels, salvaged after their original structure’s demolition, were integrated into new architectural contexts. The research also highlights 19th-century collector Cesare Mattei’s eclectic re-use of sculptures from the Dalle Masegne and Jacopo della Quercia to adorn his eccentric Rocchetta estate. Through these case studies, the paper underscores how re-employment in Bologna has served both practical and symbolic functions, reflecting broader cultural and political narratives.

Cova, P. (2021). Il reimpiego a Bologna: una lunga tradizione da Bertrando del Poggetto a Cesare Mattei. Mélanges de l’École Française de Rome. Moyen Âge, 133-1, 61–76. https://doi.org/10.4000/mefrm.8910