Casa dei Grifi, Renaissance palazzo in central Milan, Italy.
The Casa dei Grifi features a rectangular courtyard with granite columns supporting terracotta arches and decorated vaults displaying naturalistic grotesques on blue backgrounds.
Built in the late 15th century, this palazzo belonged to the Grifi family, who worked as tax collectors for the Sforza dynasty in Milan.
The limestone capitals incorporate the Grifi family coat of arms with a rampant griffin, while stone medallions between arches depict emperors and warriors.
The building maintains its residential function and stands at Via Valpetrosa 5, preserving one of the few intact Renaissance courtyards in Milan.
The portico corners display full-round sculpted heads attributed to the Briosco workshop, incorporating ancient design motifs into the Renaissance structure.
Location: Milan
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.46211,9.18550
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:40
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