Castelvecchio Museum 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
Castelvecchio Museum
"The Crucifix and the Weepers". Photo by Paolo Monti, 1961 (Fondo Paolo Monti, BEIC).
Crucifixion by Jacopo Bellini
Madonna with Child by Bellini
Cangrande della Scala was an Italian nobleman, belonging to the della Scala family that ruled Verona from 1308 until 1387. He was indeed one of the most important characters at the time of signorie du
Equestrian Statue of Cangrande, circa 1340, from his monument in Verona, with dog's head crest atop helm and on thigh
Equestrian Statue of Cangrande in the Castelvecchio Museum, Verona
Palazzo Cangrande in Verona
Imaginary depiction of Cangrande, displaying on the breast of his tabard the arms of della Scala