Studiolo di Federico da Montefeltro, Private study room in Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy
The rectangular chamber features floor-to-ceiling wood inlays depicting shelves filled with books, scientific instruments, and mathematical tools against the lower walls.
Federico da Montefeltro commissioned this private study space in 1476, employing renowned artists like Sandro Botticelli and Giuliano da Maiano for its decoration.
The room displays 28 portraits of great thinkers, including Moses, Solomon, Aristotle, and Plato, representing the connection between knowledge and leadership.
The studiolo remains accessible through guided tours of Palazzo Ducale, with entry tickets covering access to the entire museum complex.
Forty different types of wood create intricate inlaid panels that form optical illusions of open cabinets containing the Duke's personal belongings and armor.
Location: Urbino
Inception: 1470s
Architects: Luciano Laurana, Francesco di Giorgio
Creator: Giuliano da Maiano, Francesco di Giorgio, Sandro Botticelli, Donato Bramante
Part of: Palazzo Ducale
Address: Piazza Duca Federico, 107, 61029 Urbino PU 61029 61029
GPS coordinates: 43.72474,12.63663
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:39
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