Paintings

The paintings collection consists of about 1200 items dating from the 15th century to the 20th century and includes religious and genre paintings, mythological scenes, landscapes and views. The biggest section is the one displaying portraits, encompassing about 200 items depicting emperors, princes and, above all, family members: from warlords, politicians and diplomats, to fascinating ladies. Highlights of the collection include works by major artists like Prospero Fontana, Vladimir L. Borovikovskij, Dimitrij Griegorjevic Levitzkij, Fredrick Kuhnel, Rosalba Carriera, Elisabeth Vigèe Le Brun, Marguerite V. Ancelot Chardon, Martin van Meytens, Francesco Lippoldt, William Etty, John Riley, Alois Hans Schram, Guglielmo Ciardi, Giovanni Grubacs, Giuseppe Bernardino Bison, Angelo Inganni, Antonio Joli, Pompeo Mariani, Tranquillo Orsi, Antonio Rotta, Arturo Rietti and Tullio Crali.