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.
