Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca d Oro Tickets

The Ceramics of the Ca d Oro is one of the most magnificent inclusions of The Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca d Oro Tickets and an excellent collection of the Baron. This eye catching collection of Ceramics comprises notable pieces from the lagoon area dating back to the 12th century. The focal point of this section is the “ Luigi Conton” Collection which after the war became the centre point of research and study of the Venetian ceramics. This Collection is currently owned by the State.

You can get access to the Pottery section which also holds a prominent position in the museum along with the sculptures and the ceramics using your Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca d'Oro Tickets. The exhibits belonging to this category are mainly from the 12th to the 18th century. These are mainly incomplete pieces of Venetian pottery which were common back then but of incredibly high quality. These pieces were retracted from the shores from the Brenta river in Fusina.

Franchetti’s love for musical harmonies and marbles could be seen in the flooring of the atrium. It was heavily inspired by the Cosmati pavements and the Marcian Basilica. He dedicated several years of his life since the restoration first began. Franchetti imported expensive ancient marbles from Rome to give his gothic residence a true vintage look. The harmonious rearrangement of the marbles on the floor synced within themselves to create a true Venetian piece of art and beauty.

The painting of San Sebastian by Andrea Mantegna is one of the most noteworthy highlights in Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca d Oro. Franchetti related to the painting when he said,“… Look at this little candle. It is me. And I flatter myself that I can to do a little light “ . He felt connected to this painting through his quest for excellence and charm.

Apart from collecting precious marbles, Franchetti devoted himself to music. He and his brother Alberto are said to have inherited their love for music from their mother. They also travelled to places like Rome, Europe, Florence, London and Venice. Franchetti often invited his friends to his house to assign them the notes of the most talented composers while carefully playing the music to establish his universally acclaimed talent. He was also known for playing like an angel.

Giorgio Franchetti wished to transform his residence at Ca d Oro into a museum but unfortunately he passed away in 1922 before he could see his dream come true. He wanted his grandson, who had similar interests like him; to put all his collectibles like the tapestries, the medals and the paintings he individually collected, in the mansion to fulfil the joint dream of making the residence into a museum . A few years later in 1927 the Baron’s residence was made into a museum which housed his personal collection of artworks,ceramics and pottery.

Even though Franchetti’s dedication and passion towards building his dream residence drove him to an illness eventually leading to suicide, his establishments do not fall short. He spent most of the time in Ca d Oro perfecting his abode with a wish to later see it transformed into a museum. Franchetti’s connection to Ca d Oro was so unwavering and staunch that he wanted his ashes to be buried under the mosaic flooring of the atrium; which was lastly, partially fulfilled by burying them in the porch of Ca d Oro under a plaque.