The Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia is an art collection and museum located in the Palazzo Querini Stampalia on the left bank of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The picture gallery is displayed within twenty rooms on the second floor of the palace which also contains furniture, a large public library, porcelains and musical instruments, along with works by artists ranging from the 14th-18th century.
Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia, Venice, Italy
The Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia is an art collection and museum located in the Palazzo Querini Stampalia on the left bank of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The picture gallery is displayed within twenty rooms on the second floor of the palace which also contains furniture, a large public library, porcelains and musical instruments, along with works by artists ranging from the 14th-18th century.
The Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia is known for its famous paintings such as
Adam and Eve and a self-portrait by Palma Giovane, a
Sacra Conversazione by Palma Vecchio, and a
Madonna and Child by Bernardo Strozzi. It also holds prized drawings by Giovanni Bellini, Raphael, Paolo Veronese, Titian, and Tintoretto.
The Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia was established in 1869 at the behest of Conte Giovanni Querini (Count John Querini), the last descendant of the Venetian Querini Stampalia family. The palace was renovated from its original state before the 1960s. From 1961-1963, Carlo Scarpa restored parts of the building, while changing others. Scarpa created a series of islands, and allowed the water to come into the lobby space. He also restored the idea of a courtyard garden behind the building, with an abstracted rill fountain. Later additions (1993-2003) are by Mario Botta. The palace also houses the
Fondazione Querini Stampalia, which sponsors a prominent library and contemporary art expositions.
Collections
Paintings: The Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia has an extensive collection of paintings from the 14th-18th century, including works by Palma Giovane, Palma Vecchio, Bernardo Strozzi, Giovanni Bellini, Raphael, Paolo Veronese, Titian, and Tintoretto.
Sculptures: The museum also has a collection of sculptures from various periods.
Access
The
Biblioteca della Fondazione Querini Stampalia, the Foundation Library, is open even on Sundays, the only one of its kind in the city, from 10 AM to 7 PM. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful public libraries in the city. Count Giovanni, in his testament in 1868, wished to ensure that the Library was open even when other libraries in the city were closed.
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