Image requests
Ambrosiana is willing to grant the right to reproduce the images concerning its 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, for diversified uses, the nature of which determines the method by which to obtain the relative authorisation.
Visitors are advised that any photographs or videos of the works exhibited, in any way made, can be kept for personal use only, in any case with absolute prohibition
of other use, in particular commercial and/or transfer to third parties.
For transfer to third parties, especially for commercial purposes, the interested party will have to get the authorization of MONDADORI PORTFOLIO (ambrosiana@mondadoriportfolio.it), exclusive owner of broadcasting rights of videos and images of the works.
Any violation of this prohibition will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
AMBROSIANA ART LICENSING
Enhance your projects with the power of a unique heritage
The Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana preserves a priceless treasure of art, history, and culture. Thanks to an exclusive licensing program, you can now access this extraordinary heritage to create collections, products, and collaborations that stand out for their authenticity, prestige, and cultural value on an international level.
The licensing of the Library’s images and other identifying elements for use on commercial products is managed by IBC INTERNATIONAL BRAND CONSULTING, the official partner responsible for the development, coordination, and control of all licensing activities related to Ambrosiana’s intellectual property. This includes the exclusive licenses for the IO LEONARDO sign, the authentic signature of Leonardo da Vinci, as reported on folio 1054 of the Codex Atlanticus.
From capsule collections to interior design, from fashion projects to collaborations with international brands, the Ambrosiana licensing program offers a unique opportunity to create distinctive projects inspired by one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions.
For information, licensing requests, or project evaluations for any product category, except publishing, contact IBC at:
ambrosiana@ibcbrandconsulting.com
IBC will be happy to guide you through the available rights, usage guidelines, and approval process.
EDITORIAL AND STUDY ACTIVITIES + PHOTO REPRODUCTION RATES
Any use for study or editorial purposes must be requested to Mondadori Portfolio by filling out the form below.
If a publication license is also required, it is mandatory to specify the following details in Reason for the request field: title, publisher, print run, distribution territories, and whether a digital edition is planned, along with the type of digital format.
The license for images publication, with the exception of the Codex Atlanticus and the artworks of the Pinacoteca collections, is to be considered granted free of charge for contributions appearing in periodicals of a primarily academic-scientific nature and circulation, provided that print distribution is also planned. For this category of requests a handling fee of € 40.00, excluding VAT, will be applied.
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 jpeg format.
Cost estimates which fail to receive a reply within 60 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.
SEND A REQUEST
Photo reproduction rates
Requests for editorial-commercial use
– 1 digital image with a resolution of 300 dpi, in color / gray scale = € 30.00
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
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
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.