Casa Fontana-Silvestri is one of the few Renaissance buildings surviving in Milan, Italy. The main structure dates back to the 12th century, but its current form is due to a thorough modification that were made at the end of the 14th century, in a style that mixes Renaissance and

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elements. The facade was originally decorated with

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s that scholars credit to Bramante or Bramantino; most of these painting have disappeared, with just a few remnants now visible under the

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. It has also been suggested that Bramante may have designed the cotto decorations, also on the facade.

References

* A. Lanza, M. Somarè, ''Milano e suoi palazzi - Porta Orientale, Romana e Ticinese'', Libreria Milanese, pp. 28–30 Palaces in Milan Renaissance architecture in Milan {{milan-geo-stub

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