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In-Depth Information
cherubs originally intended for the Portinari Chapel in Sant'Eustorgio (
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but Gian Giacomo thought they'd look good in his stairwell.
Sala d'Artista
Of the original apartment only four rooms survived WWII bombs and have been
refurbished in exquisite detail: the Stucco Room, in its Rococo style; the Black
Room, originally clad in mahogany and ivory; the Antique Murano room, Gian Gi-
acomo's bedroom; and the Byzantine-influenced Dante study where Pezzoli kept
his prized possessions.
The Collection
As a collector, Gian Giacomo focused on his passion for arms, the decorative arts
and Renaissance paintings. Wander from room to room and admire Lombard
Renaissance masters Foppa, Bergognone and Luini; Tuscan and Venetian greats
including Botticelli, Bellini, Mantegna and Piero della Francesca; and the beautiful
Portrait of a Young Woman
by del Pollaiolo, which is now the museum's icon.
Between them you'll have to skirt around display cases of Venetian glass, 18th-
century porcelain and cabinets gleaming with jewellery.
Top Tips
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Unlike most other museums, which close on Monday, Poldi Pezzoli is closed on
Tuesday.
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Aside from the Sala d'Artista, the museum has a unique collection of time pieces in a
separate exhibit.
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Guided tours in a variety of languages are available for both groups and individuals.
They last about an hour.
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The museum is part of the Casemuseocard network (
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, which offers a
worthwhile discount on Milan's four 'house-museums'.
