Ghigo Roli photographer

Mantua, the Camera Picta

The Camera Picta, today better known as the Camera degli Sposi, houses the famous cycle of frescoes by Andrea Mantegna that celebrates the Gonzaga dynasty. The cycle unfolds on the four walls and on the vault of this room without interruption. Mantegna masterfully eliminates any impression of narrowness in this room, which is almost cubic and only eight metres on each side. He does so with the famous oculus painted on the ceiling that opens towards the sky, and he does so by dividing the space illusionistically by imagining an external loggia, or pavilion, delimited by painted columns, between which are stretched fake drapes that allow the sky to be seen in the lunettes. And he does so again by painting open and luminous landscapes, largely imaginary but containing precise references to reality. The ingenious modernity of this operation is thus manifested in dissolving the internal space - with all its noble characters - dilating it and projecting it towards the outside.

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the oculus of the vault where you can see a balustrade from which a court lady leans out, accompanied by her black servant, and some putti.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the oculus of the vault where you can see a balustrade from which some putti and a peacock lean out.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the oculus of the vault where you can see a balustrade from which a putto and a peacock lean out.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the oculus of the vault where you can see a balustrade from which some women lean out.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the oculus of the vault where you can see a balustrade from which a court lady leans out, accompanied by her black servant.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Orpheus enchants Cerberus and a Fury”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Orpheus enchants the forces of nature”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Death of Orpheus (Orpheus torn apart by the Bacchae”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: "Hercules killing Cerberus", a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the intelligence of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Arion “saved by the dolphin”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the intelligence of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Periander “condemning bad sailors”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Hercules shooting an arrow at the centaur Nessus”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: “Nessus and Deianira “condemning bad sailors”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: "Hercules fighting with the Nemean lion", a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: "Hercules killing the Hydra", a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault illusionistically divided into painted rib vault and pendentives. The space is divided into regular figures, with a golden background and monochrome paintings.In the center is the famous oculus. It is a round open illusionistically towards the sky, which was supposed to recall the famous oculus of the Pantheon. In the oculus you can see a balustrade from which a court lady leans out, accompanied by her black servant, a group of maids, a dozen putti, a peacock and a vase, against the background of a blue sky. To reinforce the impression of the open oculus, Mantegna painted some cherubs dangerously poised clinging to the inside of the frame, with dizzying glimpses of their plump little bodies.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: "Hercules and Antaeus”, a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: "Hercules killing Cerberus", a pendentive decorated with a fake bas-relief of mythological inspiration, which symbolically celebrates the strength of the marquis as a leader and statesman.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Julius Caesar”. The garland is supported by a putto.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Octavanius Augustus”. The garland is supported by a putto.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Tiberius”. The garland is supported by a putto.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Caligula”. The garland is supported by a putto.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Claudius”. The garland is supported by a putto.

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Nero”. The garland is supported by a putto.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor “Galba”. The garland is supported by a putto.

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault: lozenge with a golden background that encloses a circular garland which in turn encloses the portrait of the Roman emperor "Otho". The garland is supported by a putto.

Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta",...

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Ducal Palace: vault of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the vault illusionistically divided into painted rib vault and pendentives. Fake ribs divide the space into regular figures, with a golden background and monochrome paintings.In the center is the famous oculus. It is a round open illusionistically towards the sky, which was supposed to recall the famous oculus of the Pantheon. In the oculus you can see a balustrade from which a court lady leans out, accompanied by her black servant, a group of maids, a dozen putti, a peacock and a vase, against the background of a blue sky. To reinforce the impression of the open oculus, Mantegna painted some cherubs dangerously poised clinging to the inside of the frame, with dizzying glimpses of their plump little bodies.The oculus is enclosed by a circular garland, which is in turn enclosed in a square of fake ribs. At the meeting points there are golden medallions. Arranged around the square are eight lozenges with a golden background, each containing a circular garland enclosing a portrait of one of the first eight Roman emperors.

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the candelabra decoration of a pillar with the alleged "self-portrait of Mantegna".

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. Detail of the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the central part of the wall with two men and some dogs.

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the left part of the wall with two men, a horse, some dogs. In the background a landscape with a castle and towers.

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the left part of the wall with two men, a horse, some dogs. In the background a landscape with a castle and towers.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the background of the left part of the wall with landscape with rocks, tree and vegetation..

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the background of the wall with a landscape with towers and a castle.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the lunette with festoons and heraldic symbols.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the lunette with festoons and heraldic symbols.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the lunette with festoons and heraldic symbols.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Particolare di muro vicino alla finestra della parete in cui è indicata la data di realizzazione degli affreschi.Detail of the wall near the window where the date of creation of the frescoes is indicated.

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall: Federico Gonzaga is on the far right. The generous folds of his dress are a ploy to hide his kyphosis. Federico is in conversation with two characters, one in front and the other in the background, indicated by some as Christian I of Denmarkand Frederick III of Habsburg, figures who well represent the family's pride in royal kinship. Finally, the boy in the center is the last son of the marquis, the prothonotary Ludovico.

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall: on the left, Francesco Gonzaga cardinal. Below there are the sons of Federico I Gonzaga, Francesco and Sigismondo, while their father Federico is on the far right: the generous folds of his dress are a ploy to hide his kyphosis. Federico is in conversation with two characters, one in front and the other in the background, indicated by some as Christian I of Denmarkand Frederick III of Habsburg, figures who well represent the family's pride in royal kinship. Finally, the boy in the center is the last son of the marquis, the prothonotary Ludovico.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the left part of the wall with two men, a horse, some dogs. In the background a landscape with a castle and towers.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall with the portrait of Francesco Gonzaga Cardinal, Ludovico II’ son.

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall.The Marquis Ludovico is represented in the Meeting, this time in official guise, perhaps flanked by Ugolotto Gonzaga, son of his deceased brother Carlo. His son Francesco who is a Cardinal is in front of him.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall with the children of Federico I Gonzaga, Francesco and Sigismondo.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall withthe portrait of Ludovico II Gonzaga.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall.The Marquis Ludovico is represented in the Meeting, this time in official guise, perhaps flanked by Ugolotto Gonzaga, son of his deceased brother Carlo. His son Francesco who is a Cardinal is in front of him. Below them are the sons of Federico I Gonzaga, Francesco and Sigismondo, while their father Federico is on the far right: the generous folds of his dress are a ploy to hide his kyphosis. Federico is in conversation with two characters, one in front and the other in the background, indicated by some as Christian I of Denmarkand Frederick III of Habsburg, figures who well represent the family's pride in royal kinship. Finally, the boy in the center is the last son of the marquis, the prothonotary Ludovico.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall. In the background an ideal view of Rome is represented, in which there ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, the pyramid of Cestius, the theater of Marcellus, the Nomentano bridge, the Aurelian Walls, etc. cani be recognised.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall. In the background an ideal view of Rome is represented, in which there ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, the pyramid of Cestius, the theater of Marcellus, the Nomentano bridge, the Aurelian Walls, etc. cani be recognised. Mantegna also invented some monuments such as a colossal statue of Hercules.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall. In the background an ideal view of Rome is represented, in which there ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, the pyramid of Cestius, the theater of Marcellus, the Nomentano bridge, the Aurelian Walls, etc. cani be recognised. Mantegna also invented some monuments such as a colossal statue of Hercules. On the right there is also a cave where some quarrymen are at work sculpting blocks and columns.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall.The Marquis Ludovico is represented in the Meeting, this time in official guise, perhaps flanked by Ugolotto Gonzaga, son of his deceased brother Carlo. His son Francesco who is a Cardinal is in front of him. Below them are the sons of Federico I Gonzaga, Francesco and Sigismondo, while their father Federico is on the far right: the generous folds of his dress are a ploy to hide his kyphosis. Federico is in conversation with two characters, one in front and the other in the background, indicated by some as Christian I of Denmarkand Frederick III of Habsburg, figures who well represent the family's pride in royal kinship. Finally, the boy in the center is the last son of the marquis, the prothonotary Ludovico. In the background an ideal view of Rome is represented, in which there ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, the pyramid of Cestius, the theater of Marcellus, the Nomentano bridge, the Aurelian Walls, etc. cani be recognised. Mantegna also invented some monuments such as a colossal statue of Hercules. On the right there is also a cave where some quarrymen are at work sculpting blocks and columns.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.Detail of the right part of the wall.The Marquis Ludovico is represented in the Meeting, this time in official guise, perhaps flanked by Ugolotto Gonzaga, son of his deceased brother Carlo. His son Francesco who is a Cardinal is in front of him. Below them are the sons of Federico I Gonzaga, Francesco and Sigismondo, while their father Federico is on the far right: the generous folds of his dress are a ploy to hide his kyphosis. Federico is in conversation with two characters, one in front and the other in the background, indicated by some as Christian I of Denmarkand Frederick III of Habsburg, figures who well represent the family's pride in royal kinship. Finally, the boy in the center is the last son of the marquis, the prothonotary Ludovico. In the background an ideal view of Rome is represented, in which there ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, the pyramid of Cestius, the theater of Marcellus, the Nomentano bridge, the Aurelian Walls, etc. cani be recognised. Mantegna also invented some monuments such as a colossal statue of Hercules. On the right there is also a cave where some quarrymen are at work sculpting blocks and columns.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.The wall, on the theme of “The Meeting” is divided into three sectors. In the one on the left the actual meeting takes place, in the central one some cherubs hold a dedicatory plaque and in the one on the right the marquis's court parades.The Marquis Ludovico is represented in the Meeting, this time in official guise, perhaps flanked by Ugolotto Gonzaga, son of his deceased brother Carlo. His son Francesco who is a Cardinal is in front of him. Below them are the sons of Federico I Gonzaga, Francesco and Sigismondo, while their father Federico is on the far right: the generous folds of his dress are a ploy to hide his kyphosis. Federico is in conversation with two characters, one in front and the other in the background, indicated by some as Christian I of Denmarkand Frederick III of Habsburg, figures who well represent the family's pride in royal kinship. Finally, the boy in the center is the last son of the marquis, the prothonotary Ludovico. In the background an ideal view of Rome is represented, in which there ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, the pyramid of Cestius, the theater of Marcellus, the Nomentano bridge, the Aurelian Walls, etc. cani be recognised. Mantegna also invented some monuments such as a colossal statue of Hercules. On the right there is also a cave where some quarrymen are at work sculpting blocks and columns.

Ducal Palace: south-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with the dwarf.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Barbarina, Paola Malatesta and the dwarf.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Barbara di Brandeburgo.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Gianfrancesco,Vittorino da Feltre, Rodolfo, Barbarina and Paola Malatesta who are all standing while Barbara di Brandeburgo is sitting. Below, in the right, the dwarf.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Ludovico II, his secretary, Leon Battista Alberti and Gianfrancesco.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the lunette with festoons and heraldic symbols.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the lunette with festoons and heraldic symbols.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.Detail of the lunette with festoons and heraldic symbols.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with some courtiers.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with some courtiers.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with some courtiers.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Niccolò d’Este and some courtiers.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Niccolò d’Este and some courtiers.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.Detail with Barbarina and Paola Malatesta.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", which is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474.This wall represents “The Court” of Ludovico II Gonzaga. On the left, under the opened curtain, Ludovico sits while a secretary (perhaps Marsilio Andreasi or Raimondo Lupi di Soragna) hands him a letter. We see Rubino, Marquis Ludovico's favorite dog and symbol of loyalty, crouching. To her right, the only other person seated, is the Marquis's wife, Barbara of Brandenburg with a little girl, perhaps the youngest daughter Paola who seems to be offering her an apple. Behind Ludovico we can recognize the third-born Gianfrancesco standing, holding his hands on the shoulders of a child, perhaps the prothonotary Ludovicino. The man with the black hat is Vittorino da Feltre, tutor of the marquis and his children.Behind his mother stands Rodolfo near a woman, probably Barbarina Gonzaga. The woman behind Barbarina is perhaps a nurse of the Gonzaga house or, as some scholars maintain, Paola Malatesta, mother of Ludovico II, in monastic dress. In the first profile in the background from the left we recognize the portrait of Leon Battista Alberti. Below is Lucia, “The Court” dwarf. Standing in front of one of the fake pilasters is the probable portrait of Niccolò d'Este.In the right sector, seven courtiers, passing in front of the closed curtain, approach the family. The general theme of the Camera Picta is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga.

Ducal Palace: north-west wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474. The general theme is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga, with the occasion of the election of his son Francesco as cardinal.Detail with a remain of fresco.

Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474. The general theme is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga, with the occasion of the election of his son Francesco as cardinal.Detail with a remain of fresco.

Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

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Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474. The general theme is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga, with the occasion of the election of his son Francesco as cardinal.The wall has three beautiful lunettes with festoons and heraldic devices.Detail.

Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...

21652_Parete-NordEst_1.jpg
Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Camera Picta", is a room located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio in Mantua. It is famous for the cycle of frescoes that covers its walls, a masterpiece by Andrea Mantegna, created between 1465 and 1474. The general theme is a political-dynastic celebration of the entire family of Ludovico II Gonzaga, with the occasion of the election of his son Francesco as cardinal.The wall has three beautiful lunettes with festoons and heraldic devices.

Ducal Palace: north-east wall of the “Bridal Chamber or Came...