Andrea Mantegna

Culture
by Laura Morelli |
According to the biblical Gospel of Matthew, in the days after the birth of Jesus Christ, men traveled a great distance from the East to bring gifts to the…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Next time you arrive in Venice by train, try something different. Rather than following the masses through the usual itinerary leading to St. Mark’s Square via…
Culture
by Silvia Donati |
In our series featuring famous Italian families, we look at the powerful dynasty of the Gonzaga, rulers of the Lombard city of Mantua for four centuries. The…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
In late October, the northern Italian city of Mantova was picked as the 2016 Italian Capital of Culture. If you are not familiar with this elegant city located…
Culture
by Silvia Donati |
A masterpiece of Italian Renaissance art, the Bridal Chamber – Camera degli Sposi – inside Mantua’s Ducal Palace, has finally reopened permanently to the…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia brushes up on one of the most famous sectors of the Italian Renaissance – the art world. (Read Part 1 - Introduction and Overview…
Culture
by Anonymous (not verified) |
The spectacular Camera degli Sposi in the Ducal Palace of Mantua is temporarily reopening for the summer. The museum route that leads to the “bridal chamber”…