Ambrosian Art Gallery, Where Leonardo's Genius Unfolds

Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milan, Italy

Introduction

Ambrosian Art Museum is the first art museum in the world to be open to the public, and the only museum that has been widely cooperating with theological colleges, design schools, and libraries since its establishment. Its aim is to conduct research on literature, science, and art in an integrated way. The exhibition path of the art museum is not only a route for visiting the exhibition halls, but also a good opportunity to appreciate the entire commemorative building. From the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena (which dates back to over 1000 years ago) to the 17th Century exhibition area, to the legendary Federician Hall and the ancient Santa Corona Mutual Aid Priestly Association Hall, and even to some particularly valuable archaeological collections. These exhibition halls, which have transformed from neoclassical style courtyards, have now become reading rooms of the library, showcasing the most important collections of the entire art museum, covering the entire history of painting from the Renaissance to the 19th century, especially the history of Italian painting, including the works of master artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Rafael. The most important collection in the exhibition hall is Leonardo da Vinci's manuscript "Atlantic Codex", which includes 1119 pages of Leonardo da Vinci's manuscript, approximately 2000 designs, notes, autobiographies, and research materials. In addition, the library houses precious manuscripts, engravings, and prints, including about 40,000 designs, engravings, and prints, as well as ancient archaeological collections, etc. These outstanding artistic treasures add more value and charm to the art museum.