{"id":11668,"date":"2023-07-11T12:22:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=11668"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:25:33","slug":"pinacoteca-di-brera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera","title":{"rendered":"Milan&#8217;s Pinacoteca di Brera: Famous Paintings &amp; Visitor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Milan is an excellent example of modern Italian elegance &#8211; from fashion to dining, luxury events to a distinct aperitivo culture. However,<strong> among the alleys of Milan\u2019s Brera quarter, you can still find many remnants from the past.<\/strong> This is an ancient quarter that has inspired artists and writers through the ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is here you will find the <strong>Pinacoteca di Brera, one of the key museums of Milan<\/strong>, with an art collection that you can\u2019t miss. Find out more with our guide to the this beloved Milanese museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Room_in_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera_01.jpg\" alt=\"Wide-angle shot of a gallery with paintings and statue in Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera\" class=\"wp-image-12837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Room_in_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera_01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Room_in_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera_01-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Room_in_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera_01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pinacoteca di Brera is one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings from the 13th to the 20th century. Photo credit: Danielle Jansen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#History_of_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera\" title=\"History of the Pinacoteca di Brera\">History of the Pinacoteca di Brera<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Origins_of_the_museum\" title=\"Origins of the museum\">Origins of the museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#19th_Century_expansion\" title=\"19th Century expansion\">19th Century expansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Post-WWII\" title=\"Post-WWII\">Post-WWII<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Pinacoteca_di_Brera_Highlights\" title=\"Pinacoteca di Brera Highlights\">Pinacoteca di Brera Highlights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#The_Marriage_of_the_Virgin_by_Raphael\" title=\"The Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael\">The Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Lamentation_Over_The_Dead_Christ_by_Andrea_Mantegna\" title=\"Lamentation Over The Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna\">Lamentation Over The Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Pieta_by_Giovanni_Bellini\" title=\"Piet\u00e0 by Giovanni Bellini\">Piet\u00e0 by Giovanni Bellini<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Supper_at_Emmaus_by_Caravaggio\" title=\"Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio\">Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Finding_of_the_Body_of_Saint_Mark_by_Tintoretto\" title=\"Finding of the Body of Saint Mark by Tintoretto\">Finding of the Body of Saint Mark by Tintoretto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#The_Kiss_by_Francesco_Hayez\" title=\"The Kiss by Francesco Hayez\">The Kiss by Francesco Hayez<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Hidden_gems\" title=\"Hidden gems\">Hidden gems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#The_Presentation_of_The_Virgin_in_the_Temple_by_Vittore_Carpaccio\" title=\"The Presentation of The Virgin in the Temple by Vittore Carpaccio\">The Presentation of The Virgin in the Temple by Vittore Carpaccio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#The_Death_of_Cleopatra_by_Guido_Cagnacci\" title=\"The Death of Cleopatra by Guido Cagnacci\">The Death of Cleopatra by Guido Cagnacci<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#The_Last_Supper_by_Rubens\" title=\"The Last Supper by Rubens\">The Last Supper by Rubens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Head_of_a_Bull_by_Picasso\" title=\"Head of a Bull by Picasso\">Head of a Bull by Picasso<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Visiting_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera\" title=\"FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Visiting the Pinacoteca di Brera \">FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Visiting the Pinacoteca di Brera <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Where_is_it_and_when_is_it_open\" title=\"Where is it, and when is it open?\">Where is it, and when is it open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#How_much_does_entry_cost_and_do_I_need_to_prebook\" title=\"How much does entry cost, and do I need to prebook?\">How much does entry cost, and do I need to prebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Why_is_the_entrance_fee_called_the_BreraCard\" title=\"Why is the entrance fee called the BreraCard? \">Why is the entrance fee called the BreraCard? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Does_the_museum_allow_photography\" title=\"Does the museum allow photography?\">Does the museum allow photography?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/pinacoteca-di-brera\/#Is_there_somewhere_to_eat_in_the_museum\" title=\"Is there somewhere to eat in the museum?\">Is there somewhere to eat in the museum?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera\"><\/span>History of the Pinacoteca di Brera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"http:\/\/pinacoteca di brera\">Pinacoteca di Brera<\/a> is one of the city&#8217;s most important cultural institutions<\/strong>. The collection began in the late 18th century when the Habsburg Family, then rulers of Milan, began collecting works of art for their own prestige and admiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_the_museum\"><\/span>Origins of the museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1776, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria established the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera (The Academy of Fine Arts), which was <strong>originally intended to be a school of painting, sculpture, and architecture<\/strong>. The academy soon acquired a significant collection of artworks, in addition to some of the Hapsburg collection. This became the foundation for the Pinacoteca di Brera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19th_Century_expansion\"><\/span>19th Century expansion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1805, when Milan was under French rule, the museum was officially opened to the public. Over the years, the museum&#8217;s collection continued to grow through purchases and donations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the 19th century, the Pinacoteca di Brera became one of the leading art museums in Europe <\/strong>thanks in large part to the efforts of the director, Francesco Hayez (whose work you can find on the list below). Under his leadership, the museum&#8217;s collection expanded to include masterpieces by Italian artists such as Andrea Mantegna, Raphael, and Caravaggio as well as works by foreign artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brera.jpg\" alt=\"The courtyard at Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan displays a central statue of Napoleon by Antonio Canova, surrounded by visitors.\" class=\"wp-image-11669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brera.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brera-600x323.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The courtyard at Pinacoteca di Brera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: The Pinacoteca di Brera is a wonderful stop while exploring Milan. If you have little time to spend in the city, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/self-guided-tour-of-milan\">Self-Guided Tour of Milan: One-Day Itinerary On Foot<\/a>, which also includes a stop at this wonderful art house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-WWII\"><\/span>Post-WWII<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the museum was severely damaged in WWII by Allied bombing raids and many of its artworks had to be evacuated to safer locations. After the war, the museum underwent extensive restoration and renovation work and many of the artworks were returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Pinacoteca di Brera remains one of the most important art museums in Italy and is home to <strong>a rich collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art<\/strong> as well as works by European artists from the 14th to the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Francesco-Hayez--793x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A bearded man holding paintbrushes and a palette stands in Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, thoughtfully contemplating his next artistic creation.\" class=\"wp-image-21719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Francesco-Hayez--793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Francesco-Hayez--600x775.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Francesco-Hayez--768x992.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Francesco-Hayez--1189x1536.jpg 1189w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Francesco-Hayez-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Francesco Hayez was instrumental in establishing the Pinacoteca di Brera as a museum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pinacoteca_di_Brera_Highlights\"><\/span>Pinacoteca di Brera Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This artistic corner of Milan is home to a rich collection of artworks and while it is organized well to catch everything, there are some works you won\u2019t want to miss. <strong>Some of the highlights of the museum&#8217;s collection include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Marriage_of_the_Virgin_by_Raphael\"><\/span><strong><em>The Marriage of the Virgin<\/em> by Raphael<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A painting from the early 16th century depicting the marriage of Mary and Joseph. This is <strong>one of Raphael\u2019s more recognizable paintings<\/strong> and is noted especially for its early depictions of depth. It also was quite a particular subject choice that is rare in religious painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"714\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Marriage-of-the-Virgin-by-Raphael-714x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Several people in colorful robes gather around a bearded man officiating a wedding at the Piazza del Tempio, Pinacoteca di Brera.\" class=\"wp-image-21720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Marriage-of-the-Virgin-by-Raphael-714x1024.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Marriage-of-the-Virgin-by-Raphael-600x861.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Marriage-of-the-Virgin-by-Raphael-768x1101.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Marriage-of-the-Virgin-by-Raphael-1071x1536.jpg 1071w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Marriage-of-the-Virgin-by-Raphael.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Marriage of the Virgin<\/em> by Raphael dates back to &nbsp;1504.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lamentation_Over_The_Dead_Christ_by_Andrea_Mantegna\"><\/span><strong><em><strong><em>Lamentation Over The Dead Christ<\/em> by Andrea Mantegna<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A haunting painting from the late 15th century depicting the dead body of Jesus lying on a stone slab. While many depictions of Jesus depict wounds with his eyes closed, he often&nbsp; seems warm holy, even lively in some way. This painting, however, truly strikes the viewer as his body is, toned and blueish \u2013 as if his life has faded.<strong> It humanizes Jesus in a way many other paintings do not<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lamentation-Over-The-Dead-Christ-by-Andrea-Mantegna-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"Christ\u2019s body rests lifeless on a stone slab at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, mourned by two grieving figures.\" class=\"wp-image-21721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lamentation-Over-The-Dead-Christ-by-Andrea-Mantegna-1024x850.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lamentation-Over-The-Dead-Christ-by-Andrea-Mantegna-600x498.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lamentation-Over-The-Dead-Christ-by-Andrea-Mantegna-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lamentation-Over-The-Dead-Christ-by-Andrea-Mantegna.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lamentation Over The Dead Christ <\/em>by Andrea Mantegna is one of the museum&#8217;s most popular works. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pieta_by_Giovanni_Bellini\"><\/span><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Piet\u00e0<\/em> by Giovanni Bellini<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another painting of the 15th century that humanizes the story of Christ. We see Mary and John the baptist supporting Christ and mourning as they hold him during his passing. <strong>It is clear how Bellini was inspired by Mantegna<\/strong>; in fact, they often worked in proximity as they were brothers-in-law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pieta-by-Giovanni-Bellini-1024x811.jpg\" alt=\"At the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Jesus wears a crown of thorns as two grieving figures comfort him before a calm landscape.\" class=\"wp-image-21722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pieta-by-Giovanni-Bellini-1024x811.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pieta-by-Giovanni-Bellini-600x475.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pieta-by-Giovanni-Bellini-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pieta-by-Giovanni-Bellini.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supper_at_Emmaus_by_Caravaggio\"><\/span><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Supper at Emmaus <\/em>by Caravaggio<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An oil painting from the early 17th century depicting the moment when Jesus reveals himself to his disciples after his resurrection. <strong>Depicted in true Caravaggio fashion with dim lights and dramatic contrasts<\/strong>, this was painted just after his escape from Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supper-at-Emmaus-by-Caravaggio-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"At the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, four people share bread and wine at a table, intensely focused on conversation.\" class=\"wp-image-21723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supper-at-Emmaus-by-Caravaggio-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supper-at-Emmaus-by-Caravaggio-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supper-at-Emmaus-by-Caravaggio-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supper-at-Emmaus-by-Caravaggio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_of_the_Body_of_Saint_Mark_by_Tintoretto\"><\/span><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Finding of the Body of Saint Mark<\/em> by Tintoretto<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An incredible 16th-century work of art by the Venetian artist Tintoretto<\/strong>. The elegant attention to detail in the architecture of the piece and its depth are impressive. It shows not one moment but multiple moments overlapping. It depicts both the discovery of his body and the saint\u2019s miracles in one painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finding-of-the-Body-of-Saint-Mark-by-Tintoretto-1024x1009.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finding-of-the-Body-of-Saint-Mark-by-Tintoretto-1024x1009.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finding-of-the-Body-of-Saint-Mark-by-Tintoretto-600x592.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finding-of-the-Body-of-Saint-Mark-by-Tintoretto-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finding-of-the-Body-of-Saint-Mark-by-Tintoretto.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Kiss_by_Francesco_Hayez\"><\/span><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>The Kiss<\/em> by Francesco Hayez<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A romantic painting from the mid-19th century depicting an intimate encounter between two lovers. They are caught up in a passionate kiss, a visualization not regularly shown before this time.<strong> It is one of the Pinacoteca\u2019s most recognized paintings internationally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Kiss-by-Francesco-Hayez-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a brown cloak kisses a woman in blue beside stone steps at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Italy.\" class=\"wp-image-21725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Kiss-by-Francesco-Hayez-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Kiss-by-Francesco-Hayez-600x748.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Kiss-by-Francesco-Hayez-768x957.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Kiss-by-Francesco-Hayez.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another star in the Pinacoteca de Brera&#8217;s collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few examples of the many masterpieces housed within the Pinacoteca di Brera&#8217;s collection, but you\u2019ll find many more works that are sure to wow you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_gems\"><\/span>Hidden gems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Pinacoteca di Brera is well known for its impressive collection of masterpieces, there are also some <strong>hidden gems in the museum <\/strong>that are worth exploring. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Presentation_of_The_Virgin_in_the_Temple_by_Vittore_Carpaccio\"><\/span><em>The Presentation of The Virgin in the Temple <\/em>by Vittore Carpaccio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A large painting from the early 16th century, that many may say is not Carpaccio\u2019s best work; however, it is still incredibly eye-catching. The truth is this might have been one of Carpaccio\u2019s \u201cbudget\u201d commission works. <strong>Yet the depth and elements of the background mark this point of movement as a true Renaissance work<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Death_of_Cleopatra_by_Guido_Cagnacci\"><\/span><em><strong><em>The Death of Cleopatra<\/em> by Guido Cagnacci<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have heard of Cagnacci before but you\u2019ll remember him well after your visit to the Pinacoteca. <strong>This 17th century painting of Cleopatraas she let an asp bite her is an intriguing version of that moment. <\/strong>His work does follow a Baroque humanistic style but Cagnacci adds a touch of sensuality to his subjects. In this painting,she is presumed to be fading away due to venom and holds a slight smile, leaving us to wonder what she is really feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Last_Supper_by_Rubens\"><\/span><em><strong><em><strong><em>The Last Supper<\/em> by Rubens<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many wander the halls of Pinacoteca looking for Italian masterpieces, you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised to find some excellent work by Flemish masters like Rubens.<strong> This depiction of The Last supper is one such piece you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/strong> The dramatic colors, busy scene, and intense stare of a nervous Judas create a painting sure to capture your gaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"844\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Last-Supper-by-Rubens-844x1024.jpg\" alt=\"At the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, men gather around a table sharing food and conversation; Jesus sits at the center.\" class=\"wp-image-21726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Last-Supper-by-Rubens-844x1024.jpg 844w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Last-Supper-by-Rubens-600x728.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Last-Supper-by-Rubens-768x932.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Last-Supper-by-Rubens.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The other Last Supper. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_of_a_Bull_by_Picasso\"><\/span><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Head of a Bull<\/em> by Picasso<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many works in the Pinacoteca have historic and religious ties, they also have a collection of more modern artists.<strong> The Head of the Bull is a lesser-known work by Picasso <\/strong>but still grabs our attention for its strong lines and its fierce, almost violent depiction of the animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few examples of the hidden gems that can be found at the Pinacoteca di Brera. But with many rooms to explore, you are sure to find more works that capture your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48191329542_dd059f449f_k.jpg\" alt=\"Dark museum gallery at Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera with a reclinding statue and collection of framed paintings\" class=\"wp-image-12838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48191329542_dd059f449f_k.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48191329542_dd059f449f_k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48191329542_dd059f449f_k-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pinacoteca di Brera has long been Milan&#8217;s foremost public gallery of Italian paintings and one of Italy&#8217;s major museums. Photo credit: George M. Groutas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Visiting_the_Pinacoteca_di_Brera\"><\/span>FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Visiting the Pinacoteca di Brera <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_it_and_when_is_it_open\"><\/span>Where is it, and when is it open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pinacoteca di Brera is located in the Brera district of Milan<\/strong>, not far from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/parco-sempione-milan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parco Sempione<\/a>. It is open to all from Tuesday to Sunday 8:30 am- 7:15 pm with the last entrance at 6 pm. Officially the museum is only closed on Mondays, January 1st, and Christmas Day. <strong>The Pinacoteca di Brera only allows a visit of 1.5 hours to enjoy the museum.<\/strong> This is due to the fact entrances are timed, and they want to allow everyone a chance to visit the galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_entry_cost_and_do_I_need_to_prebook\"><\/span>How much does entry cost, and do I need to prebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter the museum you must <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinacotecadibrera.eventim-inhouse.de\/webshop\/webticket\/timeslot\">purchase a BreraCard <\/a><\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinacotecadibrera.eventim-inhouse.de\/webshop\/webticket\/timeslot\">book your visit in advance<\/a><\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/brerabooking.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><strong>Normal adult price for the BreraCard is \u20ac15, and visitors under 18 enter for free<\/strong>. EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 enter for only \u20ac2, and visitors over 65 are entitled to an entrance of only \u20ac1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Entrance is free on the first Sunday of the month, but you will need to book a spot in advance. Audio guides are \u20ac5 and are <strong>available in English, Italian, French, and Spanish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_entrance_fee_called_the_BreraCard\"><\/span>Why is the entrance fee called the BreraCard? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than a standard ticket, all visitors purchase a BreraCard, which is an innovative \u201csubscription\u201d based ticket which includes much more than only a one-off entrance to the museum. With the <strong>BreraCard you may visit an unlimited amount of times within 3 months from purchase <\/strong>(you will have to reserve your visit, however). You\u2019ll then also receive a year-long access to the museum\u2019s online platform BreraPlus+ where they share multimedia content, exclusive documentaries, concerts, and many more virtual events.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_museum_allow_photography\"><\/span>Does the museum allow photography?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, within the Pinacoteca di Brera,<strong> you may not photograph or film the works<\/strong>. You can however find high-quality uploads of each piece on the Pinacoteca\u2019s online collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_somewhere_to_eat_in_the_museum\"><\/span>Is there somewhere to eat in the museum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no cafe on site<\/strong>, but however being in the heart of one of Milan\u2019s most frequented neighborhoods, you can find plenty of excellent spots nearby. We\u2019d recommend N\u2019ombra de Vin for an aperitivo, La Tartina for a quick bite, or La Latteria di San Marco for a more filling, authentic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/milanese-food\">Milanese meal<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Milan_Best-of-Milan_0003-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of people gather in Piazza del Duomo, Milan, admiring the ornate Gothic facade and spires of Milan Cathedral.\" class=\"wp-image-21667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Milan_Best-of-Milan_0003-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Milan_Best-of-Milan_0003-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Milan_Best-of-Milan_0003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks_Milan_Best-of-Milan_0003.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piazza del Duomo, Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If a visit to Milan is in your future, get ready to see one of Italy&#8217;s most vibrant cities, certainly when it comes to art. And if you&#8217;d like to check out more of this wonderful Italian gem, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/milan-tours\/\"><strong>Milan walking tour<\/strong><\/a>. 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