Museo di Castelvecchio
Castelvecchio Museum (Italian: Museo Civico di Castelvecchio) is a museum in Verona, northern Italy, located in the eponymous medieval castle. Restoration by the architect Carlo Scarpa, between 1959 and 1973, has enhanced the appearance of the building and exhibits. Scarpa's unique architectural style is visible in the details for doorways, staircases, furnishings, and even fixtures designed to hold a specific piece of artwork.
The museum displays a collection of sculpture, statues, paintings, ancient weapons, ceramics, goldworks, miniatures and some old bells.
Sculptures, mostly from the Romanesque period of Verona, include:
Paintings include:
There are also numerous paintings and frescoes from the 14th century.
Staircase designed by Carlo Scarpa, at Castelvecchio Museum in Verona. Italy
Ornate metal lattice door designed by Carlo Scarpa
Scarpa used modern materials to create a platform for artwork. Photo by Paolo Monti, 1982 (Fondo Paolo Monti, BEIC).
Weathered staircase in the Castelvecchio Museum — Verona, Italy
Madonna of the Quail by Pisanello, stolen 2015
Hans de Jode 1657 - Landscape with waterfall - Castelvecchio Verona, stolen 2015
Madonna dell'Ombrello, by Girolamo dai Libri, 1530, Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona
Madonna of the Oak, by Girolamo dai Libri, Castelvecchio Museum, Verona (Italy).
Coordinates: 45°26′24″N 10°59′16″E / 45.44000°N 10.98778°E
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