The gallery opens with a bust of Francesco I of Este, a masterpiece by Bernini. It has paintings from the 15C Modena school which was much influenced by the Ferrarese school represented here by Cosmè Tura. Venetian and Bologna masters linked to the "Incamminati" (the Caracci, Guido Reni, Guercino) complete this considerable collection of paintings... also not to be missed are the terracotta figures, by the Modena sculptors of the 15C-16C.