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| A perfectly-preserved Roman statue of Victory, found in Brescia |
To Pinacoteca Martinengo. We’re practically the only visitors, of course. A room with some great frescoes – one with a huge, shaggy dog. Another room, with two Raphaels – real ones. Weird pic by Moretto – Last Supper. Christ has a hippy hat with badges, and a shell pinned on the left shoulder. Pilgrim symbols, apparently. The maid is carrying a dish of what looks like roast monkey, and none too fresh. Striking pic of Christ and Veronica, with lots of soldiers looking fearful. By Il Cariani.
A day trip to the hidden gem of Brescia, a northern Italian city full of Roman remains and excellent modern museums.