What to expect upon entering the monumental art gallery
Imagine stepping into a room and being surrounded by some of the greatest Renaissance masterpieces in art history. This is what a visit to the Pinacoteca di brera is like. Connected to the Brera school of fine arts, the collection includes the works of Raphael, Giovanni Bellini, Hayez and Rubens. Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus (1606) and Ruben’s Last Supper (1630) are further outstanding attractions.
It is worth taking plenty of time to walk through the many rooms showcasing some of the world’s finest art pieces, an almost religious experience. Many of the most well-remembered Renaissance paintings are here, such as Mantegna’s Christo Morto (Dead Christ), an emotionally charged and agonizing painting of the passion.
Romantics visiting these art galleries will want to see Francesco Hayez’s painting The Kiss, which depicts a moment of rapturous love between a couple in medieval dress. The painting was created to symbolize the wish for a free and unified Italy.
It is the unwavering quality of this collection that excites viewers. Bringing together the best of Italy’s art from the XIII to the XX century, the works on display are moving and emotional.
