Monumental staircase
by TIRALI, Andrea, Photo
The Palazzo Morosini Sagredo is a large building with a Gothic fa�ade overlooking the Grand Canal. It was built by the Morosini family, possibly during two separate phases between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. It was acquired by the future doge Nicolò Sagredo in 1661. At the beginning of the eighteenth century, his descendents commissioned the renovation of the interiors. Andrea Tirali was brought in to design the monumental staircase at the back of the building, which was completed in 1732.
For the decoration of the large staircase, the young Pietro Longhi was employed, who completed the project in 1734. The frescoes, covering the ceiling and the walls, depict the Fall of the Giants.