Camera degli Sposi, Renaissance fresco cycle in Saint George Castle, Mantua, Italy.
The Camera degli Sposi contains elaborate frescoes covering walls and ceiling, depicting members of the Gonzaga family in detailed court scenes.
Between 1465 and 1474, Andrea Mantegna painted this masterwork commissioned by Marquis Ludovico Gonzaga and his wife Barbara of Brandenburg.
The ceiling features an innovative oculus with cherubs and courtiers peering down, establishing new standards for illusionistic ceiling decorations.
The room measures 800 centimeters wide and stands in the northeast tower of Saint George Castle, accessible through the Ducal Palace complex.
The frescoes employ perspective techniques that make the small room appear larger through optical illusions and architectural trompe l'oeil effects.
Location: Mantua
Inception: 15 century
Creator: Andrea Mantegna
Width: 800 cm
Made from material: fresco
Part of: Saint George Castle
GPS coordinates: 45.16111,10.80000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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Camera degli Sposi - 1. Court Scene
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