Pinakoteca Ambrosiana

Pinakoteca Ambrosiana
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Still overwhelmed by Raphael’s cardboard, I continue my tour of the museum.
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I enter a loggia on the upper floor that surrounds the courtyard.
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It’s raining heavily today, but thanks to the roof I’m well protected from the rain.
My photo shows the view down into the inner courtyard.
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The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art museum is located in the Palazzo dell’ Ambrosiana, which also houses the Biblioteca Ambrosiana.
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The facility looks back on a long history. The collection of paintings dates back to a donation from Cardinal Federico Borromeo (1564–1631), Archbishop of Milan in 1618.
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In addition to Raphael’s cardboard from the “School of Athens”, the remarkable collection now includes important works from the 14th to 20th centuries.
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In addition to the popular paintings by Da Vinci and Caravaggios, the collection also includes works by Sandro Botticelli, Bramantino, Francesco Hayez, Giandomenico Tiepolo and Titian.
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Unfortunately, Caravaggio’s „Fruit basket“ is currently traveling and that alone is a reason for me to come back.
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Photo: Peter J. Spoerer © – All rights reserved