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Portrait of
Moisè Kisling VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Amedeo Modigliani
painted this work Practical Information
in 1915, reflecting . Dead Christ Via Brera 28. Map 3 C4.
his interest in This masterpiece by Tel 02-72 26 32 64.
African sculpture. Mantegna (c.1480) Open 8:30am–7:15pm Tue–Sun
(Room 10) (last adm: 45 mins before closing).
is striking for its intense Closed Mon, 1 Jan, 1 May,
light and bold fore- 25 Dec. & ^ 7 =
shortening. The work ∑ brera.beniculturali.it
was among the artist’s
possessions at the Transport
q 1, 3 Duomo, 2 Lanza.
time of his death. v 1, 4, 12, 14, 27. @ 61.
(Room 7)

Room 15 has works by painters
active in Lombardy from the late
15th to the mid-16th century,
including Bergognone, Luini,
Bramantino and Vincenzo Foppa.

The courtyard with twin
columns is the work of
Richini (17th century).
. Montefeltro Altarpiece
Piero della Francesca painted this
great work in 1475 for Federico da
Montefeltro, the Duke of Urbino,
who is portrayed dressed in a
Milanese suit of armour.
(Room 24)

Gallery Guide
The Brera Gallery has 38 rooms, with
works arranged in chronological order.
The only exception is Room 10, where
the Jesi and Vitali collections are on
display. It includes 20th-century works
which will be exhibited elsewhere in
future. The paintings are also grouped
together by schools of painting
(Venetian, Tuscan, Lombard, etc.).
The Sala della Passione on the ground
floor is used for temporary exhibitions.

. The Marriage of the Virgin
Raphael signed and dated (1504)
his masterful altarpiece on the temple
Entrance in the background. Some scholars
say the young man breaking the
staff is a self-portrait of the artist.
(Room 24)

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