Giulio Romano Retrospective Opens at Palazzo Ducale in Mantua
The Palazzo Ducale in Mantua is hosting the exhibition 'Con nuova e stravagante maniera. Giulio Romano a Mantova,' which will be open until January 6. This event celebrates the life of Giulio Romano (born in Rome in 1492 or 1499, passed away in Mantua in 1546), a notable figure of the Renaissance. Curated by Peter Assmann, the display includes 72 drawings from the Louvre, as well as paintings, prints, and maiolicas. Divided into three sections, it examines graphic design, fresco comparisons, and architectural impact. Invited by Duke Federico II Gonzaga in 1524, Giulio, a student of Raphael, is recognized for establishing Mannerism through Palazzo Te. The exhibition reevaluates his legacy, which is frequently eclipsed by that of Raphael.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Con nuova e stravagante maniera. Giulio Romano a Mantova' runs until January 6 at Palazzo Ducale, Mantua.
- Giulio Romano (born Rome 1492 or 1499, died Mantua 1546) was a Renaissance painter, architect, urbanist, engraver, and designer.
- The exhibition is curated by a scientific committee led by Palazzo Ducale director Peter Assmann.
- 72 drawings on loan from the Louvre's Département des Arts Graphiques are included.
- The show is organized into three sections: 'Il segno di Giulio', 'Al modo di Giulio', and 'Alla maniera di Giulio'.
- Giulio Romano was a pupil and heir of Raphael, called to Mantua in 1524 by Duke Federico II Gonzaga.
- He is considered a founder of Mannerism, exemplified by Palazzo Te.
- Critic John Onians hypothesized that Mantua's humidity influenced Giulio's departure from Raphael's clarity.
Entities
Artists
- Giulio Romano
- Raffaello Sanzio
- Giorgio Vasari
- Ernst Gombrich
- John Onians
- Torquato Tasso
- Antonio Costantini
- Peter Assmann
- Raphael
Institutions
- Palazzo Ducale
- Louvre
- Département des Arts Graphiques
- Castello di San Giorgio
- Appartamento di Troia
- Appartamento della Rustica
- Palazzo Te
- Artribune
- Palazzo Ducale di Mantova
- Musée du Louvre
- Albertina
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Royal Collection
Locations
- Mantua
- Italy
- Rome
- Mantova
- Lombardy
- Palazzo Ducale
- Castello di San Giorgio
- Appartamento di Troia
- Appartamento della Rustica
- Palazzo Te
- Paris
- Vienna
- London
- Windsor