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Pinacoteca di Brera

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A view of the beautiful courtyard inside the historic Palazzo di Brera in Milan.

The Pinacoteca di Brera, also called the Brera Art Gallery, is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan, Italy. It holds a very important collection of Italian paintings from the 13th century all the way to the 20th century. This amazing collection grew from the cultural program of the Brera Academy, which is located in the same building, the Palazzo Brera. Visitors can see many beautiful artworks that show the history of painting in Italy over hundreds of years. The gallery is a special place for people who love art and want to learn more about the great painters of the past.

History

Sala XIV, with the plaster cast of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker by Antonio Canova

The Palazzo Brera in Milan gets its name from an old word meaning a grassy area. Over time, many important groups used the building, including scientists and artists. In 1809, the Brera Art Gallery opened its doors to show famous paintings from Italy.

The gallery grew over the years, adding more artworks from different times and artists. By the 1900s, it included paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the gallery continues to grow and show its collection in new spaces, like the Palazzo Citterio, to share art with everyone.

Images

A 16th-century portrait painting of Andrea Doria dressed as the Roman god Neptune, created by the artist Agnolo Bronzino.
A romantic painting from the 1800s showing two people sharing a kiss, by Italian artist Francesco Hayez.
A beautiful painting from the 1400s showing the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, known as the Madonna della Candeletta.
A classic Renaissance painting showing the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, surrounded by angels, created by the artist Andrea Mantegna in the late 1400s.
Classical artwork showing a solemn moment of reflection and mourning from a famous painting by Andrea Mantegna.
A beautiful painting showing the engagement of the Virgin Mary, created by the famous artist Raphael.
A classic religious painting titled 'Pietà' by the Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini, often studied in art history.
A beautiful 15th-century painting by Piero della Francesca showing the Madonna and Child surrounded by saints.
Classical painting showing a biblical scene from 'The Banishment of Hagar and Ishmael' by Guercino, showcasing 17th-century Italian religious art.
A classical painting of Jesus Christ tied to a column by the Renaissance artist Donato Bramante.
A beautiful altarpiece painting showing saints and important religious figures, including Saint Luke and Saint Prosdocimus, from an Italian church.

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