The Sacred Art Room and the Chapel

This small room in which you are now houses some sacred art objects present among the furnishings of the house Miniscalchi-Erizzo.

Inside the case are “Agnus Dei”: wax medallions variable in shape and size blessed by the Roman Pontiff, bearing on the front the image of the Paschal Lamb with the cross, and on the back the representation of a Saint or some sacred event. This collection belonged to Orazio Moscardo, second son of Ludovico, canon of the Cathedral of Verona.

In the other showcase are 18 ivory plates, engraved in burin, from Lombardy, dating from the middle of the 15th century. They represent part of the decoration of a small tabernacle.

The small room is completed by two liturgical vestments dating back to the 18th century, used by the priest to preside over the Eucharistic celebration.

The chapel

This small chapel was obtained from a room in the palace in 1913, as confirmed by the date shown next to the name of the decorator, Iohannes Bragantini. The Eucharistic liturgy could be celebrated here daily, except for the solemn festivities of Easter and Christmas.

The altar, built in the late 18th century, was adapted to the room. The small altarpiece, by Agostino Ugolini (1756-1824), signed and dated 1795, is dedicated to the Immaculate Virgin, who, in glory with the Child, crushes the dragon. At the bottom, in prayer, are Saints Luigi Gonzaga and Francesco di Sales: two saints that belonged to nobility but chose to live Christ's message. The terrestrial globe and the crown in the foreground symbolise the earthly power the two Saints gave up.