Applications concerning manuscripts and printed books, archive materials, engravings and drawings, including Leonardo’s Codex Atlanticus, and the works in the Art Gallery, statues, paintings and materials identified with an inventory number, should be forwarded through the form here below.
If a publication license is also required, applicants should specify the purpose and geographical area. The license for the publication of images, with the exception of the Codex Atlanticus, is to be considered free of charge in the case of contributions to periodicals of a purely academic-scientific character and circulation, and which are also planned to be printed.
Applications incorrectly formulated, or sent in ways other than those indicated will not be given consideration.
The applicant will receive by e-mail a cost estimate, relating both to the costs of the photo reproduction service and reproduction rights, if the application seeks a publication license. It should be noted that this procedure is intended to supply images exclusively in electronic format.
Cost estimates which fail to receive a reply within 90 days of sending will be considered forfeited and the transaction cancelled.
We remind Applicants that the processing times of the estimate require a meticulous procedural process ranging from accurate checks on the handwritten material and all technical / accounting checks. So the response might not be immediate; in any case, we will send you the quote as soon as possible.
Unless otherwise indicated by the applicant, the invoice will be registered in the same name; prepayment is required. The photo reproductions will be delivered within 30 days from the date of payment.
The Library reserves the right to refuse authorisation at its sole discretion for reproduction of materials in a state of preservation liable to be damaged by handling.
Photo reproduction rates
Requests for editorial-commercial use
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 300 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 30.00
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 600 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 50.00
Requests for research use
1st digital image, related to each shelf mark = € 10.00
to follow:
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 300 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 6.00
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 600 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 10.00
In case of requests for the complete reproduction of manuscripts / volumes the rate is:
1st digital image, related to each shelf mark = € 10.00
to follow:
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 300 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 1.50
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 600 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 2.00
The reproduction will be inclusive of all parts of the manuscript / volume (therefore also binding, cuts, endpapers, flyleaves, blank papers).
Please note:
In the event that a request for research use includes multiple shelf marks, the “1st digital image” fee of € 10.00 will be applied to the first picture of each shelf mark
No further discounts are foreseen.
The above rates are not inclusive of VAT.
Publication fees are excluded from the fees.
Every Saturday at 15.30 a guided tour of the masterpieces of the Pinacoteca, together with professional guides of our official partner AdArtem
Opening hours of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and of the San Sepolcro Crypt for the upcoming holidays
From April 6 to May 9 2023 the Crypt of San Sepolcro hosts the exhibition “Oliviero Rainaldi. 2023 AD”, an exhibition that traces the life of Christ in five episodes, birth, infancy, martyrdom, death and resurrection.
The Archbishop of Milan, His Excellency Mons. Mario Delpini, has appointed Msgr. Marco Maria Navoni Prefect of the College of Fellows of the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana with effect from 27 February 2023.
Rooms 2 and 3, the exhibition is the first in a series dedicated to showing us what is not normally displayed, for a wider enhancement of the Institution's heritage.
Crypt of San Sepolcro open until April 2 2023, every Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 17.30 | last access 17.00
