 The museum has a number of paintings emerging from Emilia Romagna, assembled by the Prince Marcantonio Hercolani, including a "Sant’Ambrogio" by Vitale da Bologna, a "Coronation of the Virgin" by Simone dei Crocifissi, as well as paintings by Michele di Matteo da Bologna, Mariotto di Nardo, and Giovanni Francesco da Rimini.The portrait of the Procurator of Venice Michele Priuli was painted by Domenico Tintoretto.The museum also displays items related to the composer Gioachino Rossini, donated by his heir, Hercolani Rossini.