THE FRESCOES of Michelangelo MORLAITER for the grand staircase of PALAZZO GRASSI -- Venezia -- 1766

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The palazzo belonged to the GRASSI.

It overlooks the Grand Canal opposite the ca' Rezzonico.

The Grassi family spared no expense for their palace, which was built in 1749.

The frescoes include A VENETIAN RECEPTION -- majestic!