Sala dei Quaranta
The Hall of Forty (Sala dei Quaranta), located adjacent to the Aula Magna of Palazzo Bo, derives its name from the forty portraits of illustrious international scholars painted by Gian Giacomo dal Forno. Each of the scholars made groundbreaking contributions in their respective fields through their studies while in Padua and in their countries of origin. The scholars include scientists, jurists, humanists, physicians and anatomists who all lived in Padua sometime between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries. Collectively representing the international spirit of the University of Padua and bringing their scholastic intellect from Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Bohemia, Bosnia, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, England, Ireland, Holland, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania, Russia and Hungary.
The fundraising campaign came to a successfully end thanks to the numerous donors who believed in this project. The restoration of the canvases in the Sala dei Quaranta were made possible through donations from private citizens, companies, associations, club services, consulates and embassies who actively participated in the enhancement of the University of Padua’s 800 years of academic and cultural heritage.
For more information, visit the website dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the University
Supporters of the restoration
1. Damiano De Goes, Portuguese diplomat and historian (1502-1574) - Restoration supported by Ordine dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili di Padova
2. Antonio Agustin, Spanish historian of Roman and canon law (1517-1586) - Restoration supported by Avv. Giovanni Tretti - Studio Legale GTA
3. Emile Perrot, French humanist and jurist (?-1556) - Restoration supported by Avv. Giovanni Tretti - Studio Legale GTA
4. Michel de l'Hospital, French Chancellor of State (1504?-1573) - Restoration supported by Solgar Italia Multinutrient S.p.A.
5. Caspar Bauhin, Swiss anatomist and botanist (1560-1624) - Restoration supported by Arneg S.p.A.
6. Jean Prevost, Swiss botanist and physician (1585-1631) - Restoration supported by Bios Line S.p.A.
7. Adriaan van den Spiegel, Flemish anatomist and surgeon (1578-1625) - Restoration supported by: Soroptimist International - Club di Padova, Lions Club - II Distretto 108 TA3, Lions Club - Padova Antenore, Lions Club - Padova Carraresi, Lions Club - Padova Gattamelata, Lions Club - Padova Tito Livio, Lions Club - Padova Elena Cornaro Piscopia, Lions Club - Graticolato Romano, Fidapa – Distretto Nord est, Innerwheel Italia – Club di Padova Carf, Innerwheel Italia – Club di Padova Sibilla De Cetto
8. Jan van Heurne, Dutch physician (1543-1601) - Restoration supported by UNOX S.p.A.
9. Thomas Linacre, English physician and humanist (1460-1524) - Restoration supported by Pettenon Cosmetics S.p.A.
10. Francis Walsingham, English statesman (1532-1590) - Restoration supported by CIB Unigas S.p.A.
11. William Harvey, English physician (1578-1657) - Restoration supported by Istituto Flebologico Italiano
12. Oliver Goldsmith, Irish poet and playwright (1728-1774) - Restoration supported by Morocolor Italia S.p.A.
13. Johan Ruthven, Scottish politician (16th century) - Restoration supported by Ordine Interprovinciale dei Chimici e Fisici del Veneto
14. Olof Rudbeck, Swedish botanist and physician (1630-1702) - Restoration supported by Tigotà
15. Olaus Worm, Danish philosopher and physician (1588-1654) - Restoration supported by Solgar Italia Multinutrient S.p.A.
16. Pier Giov. Resenius, Danish state councillor and historian (1625-1688) - Restoration supported by Sven C. Oehme and Beatrice De Bacco Oehme
17. Thomas Bartolin, Danish physician (1616-1680) - Restoration supported by Ordine dei Medici Chirurghi e degli Odontoiatri di Treviso
18. Nicolò da Cusa, German philosopher and theologian (1401-1464) - Restoration supported by Criocabin S.p.A.
19. Johann Georg Wirsüng, German physician (1600-1643) - Restoration supported by Ordine dei Medici Chirurghi e degli Odontoiatri della provincia di Padova
20. Werner Rolfinck, German physician, botanist and chemist (1599-1673) - Restoration supported by Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals Italy S.p.A.
21. Protasius de Czernahora, Czech humanist (15th century) - Restoration supported by Schiavon Sistemi Srl
22. Jan Kritel Bohac, Czech naturalist and physician (1724-1768) - Restoration supported by Parco Natura Viva
23. Witelo, Polish philosopher and scientist (13th century) - Restoration supported by Cappeller Spa
24. Klemens Janicius, Polish poet (1516-1543) - Restoration supported by Prof. Graziella Allegri
25. Jan Kochanowski, Polish poet (1530-1584) - Restoration supported by Prof. Graziella Allegri
26. Franciscus Skorjna de Poloczo, Belarusian physician and publisher (c. 1490 - c. 1535) - Restoration supported by Solarls Jsc and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Belarus in Naples Vincenzo Trani
27. Petr Vasiljevic Postnikov, Russian physician and philosopher (18th century) - Restoration supported by Ramina S.r.l.
28. Ianus Pannonius, Hungarian humanist (1434-1472) - Restoration supported by the Rotary Clubs of: Abano Terme, Camposampiero, Cittadella, Cittadella Alta Padovana, Padova, Padova Contarini, Padova Est, Padova Euganea, Padova Nord
29. Stephen Bathory, King of Poland, Hungarian (1533-1586) - Restoration supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary - Hungarian Embassy
30. János Sámboky, Hungarian physician and man of letters (1531-1584) - Restoration supported by Vebi Istituto Biochimico
31. Constantine Cantacuzino, Romanian philosopher and man of letters (1650-1716) - Restoration supported by Arneg S.p.A.
32. Marko Gerbec, Slovenian physician (1658-1718) - Restoration supported by the Republic of Slovenia
33. Demeter Dimitrije, Croatian scholar and physician (1811-1872) - Restoration supported by Nicolò Capuzzo
34. Georgius Benignus, Bosnian philosopher and theologian (?-1540) - Restoration supported by Banca Annia
35. Giovanni Argiropulo, Greek scholar (c. 1410-1492) - Restoration supported by Comunità Storica dei Greci Ortodossi in Venezia
36. Alessandro Maurocordato, Greek physician and great dragoman (1636-1709) - Restoration supported by Sella Farmaceutici
37. Giovanni Capodistria, Greek physician and statesman (1776-1831) - Restoration supported by Istituto Flebologico Italiano
38. Marino Becichemo, Albanian humanist (1468-1526) - Restoration supported by Arcs Unipd
39. Niccolò Leonico Tomeo, Albanian humanist (1456-1531) - Restoration supported by Caffè Diemme, Master PISIA a.y. 2020/21 and various donors
40. Emanuele Sciascian, Armenian physician (1775-1858) - Restoration supported by Antonia Arslan, with Paola and Gianni Arslan
