PLACES OF ART
Gallerie dell’Accademia
They constitute the largest collection of Venetian art in the world.
The former seat of Venice’s Accademia di Belle Arti, the current Gallerie dell’Accademia constitute the largest collection of Venetian art in the world. The exhibition itinerary, which ranges from the fourteenth century to the nineteenth century, includes some of the major masterpieces of the Renaissance, including works by Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese, but also more modern artists such as Canaletto, Guardi, Hayez and Tiepolo.
Address: Campo della Carità 1050, Venice
Interesting info
The origin of the Gallerie dell'Accademia’s collection is of a political and educational nature. In fact, the collection took shape at the beginning of the nineteenth century to support the training of young artists and prevent the sale and dispersion of the works.
All’interno delle Gallerie dell’Accademia © Alessandra Chemollo
All’interno delle Gallerie dell’Accademia © Alessandra Chemollo
All’interno delle Gallerie dell’Accademia © Alessandra Chemollo
All’interno delle Gallerie dell’Accademia © Alessandra Chemollo
Willem de Kooning at Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice © Photo by Matteo De Fina
Willem de Kooning at Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice © Photo by Matteo De Fina
