Braschi family
The House of Braschi is an Italian noble family established in Cesena in the 12th century. The family achieved great notoriety with the election of one of its members, Giannangelo Braschi as Pope of the Catholic Church.
History
The Braschi family arrived on the Italian peninsula in the 12th century, according to tradition, from Sweden, where the surname was originally Brasck or Brascke. At first they were in Alessandria, then in Vicenza, Rimini and finally in Cesena. During time, they acquired numerous noble titles.Notable members
Art collection
- Esquilache Immaculate Conception by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
- The Mystical marriage of Saint Catherine by Domenico Beccafumi
- Equestrian portrait of Francisco de Moncada by Anthony van Dyck
- Virgin and Child by Bernardino Fasolo
- Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John by Giulio Romano
- Christ Driving the Merchants from the Temple by Bartolomeo Manfredi
- Self-Portrait by Andrea del Sarto
Notable buildings
- Palazzo Braschi in Rome
- Palazzo Braschi in Cesena
- Palazzo Braschi in Terracina
- Rocca Sinibalda Castle
- Villa Torlonia in San Mauro Pascoli