Palazzo Grimani a Santa Maria Formosa
The Palazzo Grimani was originally the residence of Doge Antonio Grimani (1521-23), but was rebuilt, in the classical style, by his heirs, between 1532 and 1569. Its famous collection of classical sculptures now forms the core of Venice's Museo Archeologico. However, the Tribuna, which was designed to display some of the masterpieces in the collection, still has, suspended dramatically from its ceiling, the ancient Roman sculpture of the Rape of Ganymede.
"The decoration of the rooms is of extraordinarily high quality, with outstanding stucco work and frescoes reflecting the confidently unconventional taste of the Grimanis and executed by Mannerist artists such asGiovanni da Udine, Francesco Salviati, Camillo Mantovano, Francesco Menzocchi and Federico Zuccari."
The palace also boasts several paintings by the Flemish artist, Hieronymous Bosch.
"The decoration of the rooms is of extraordinarily high quality, with outstanding stucco work and frescoes reflecting the confidently unconventional taste of the Grimanis and executed by Mannerist artists such asGiovanni da Udine, Francesco Salviati, Camillo Mantovano, Francesco Menzocchi and Federico Zuccari."
The palace also boasts several paintings by the Flemish artist, Hieronymous Bosch.
