Palazzo Del Te Collection

Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te
FLO4987906 Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano

Venus disarms Cupid, 16th century. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Venus disarms Cupid, 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Venus with the mirror, 1527. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Venus with the mirror, 1527. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Venus with the mirror, 1527. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Venus with the mirror, 1527. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Detail of the vault with Venus scolding Eros
2384689 Detail of the vault with Venus scolding Eros, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne
2384699 Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Detail with Aci and the nymph Galatea
2384698 Detail with Aci and the nymph Galatea, East Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Detail of the vault: lunette representing Psyche who asks Ceres to help her
2384688 Detail of the vault: lunette representing Psyche who asks Ceres to help her, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Detail of the vault: lunette representing Ceres and Juno defending Eros
2384687 Detail of the vault: lunette representing Ceres and Juno defending Eros, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Detail of the vault with Psyche begging Juno
2384692 Detail of the vault with Psyche begging Juno, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Zeus surrounded by other gods of Olympus throwing lightnings against the Giants and destructing them
2384700 Zeus surrounded by other gods of Olympus throwing lightnings against the Giants and destructing them, vault and the South and West walls, Chamber of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti )

Chamber of the Sun and the Moon (Camera del Sole e della Luna)
2384681 Chamber of the Sun and the Moon (Camera del Sole e della Luna): the chariots of the Sun and of the Moon driven by Diana and Apollo, 1527-1528 by Primaticcio

Zeus surrounded by other gods of Olympus throwing lightnings against the Giants and destructing them
2384701 Zeus surrounded by other gods of Olympus throwing lightnings against the Giants and destructing them, vault and the South and West walls, Chamber of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti )

Detail of the vault: lunette representing Mercury
2384691 Detail of the vault: lunette representing Mercury, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384682 View of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; (add.info.: Mantua)

Detail of the vault with Psyches punishment
2384695 Detail of the vault with Psyches punishment, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Polyphemus, Zeus and Olympia and Pasiphae
2384697 Polyphemus, Zeus and Olympia and Pasiphae, East Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Detail of the vault with Psyche springing heaps of seeds as asked by Venus
2384694 Detail of the vault with Psyche springing heaps of seeds as asked by Venus, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Detail of the vault with "the search of the golden wool"
2384693 Detail of the vault with " the search of the golden wool", Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Loggia in the grotto of the Palazzo Te, Mantua, Italy (colour litho)
5996423 Loggia in the grotto of the Palazzo Te, Mantua, Italy (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loggia in the grotto of the Palazzo Te, Mantua)

The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti), 1536. Artist: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti), 1536. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Portrait of Giulio Romano (1499-1546), ca 1538. Found in the Collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Coffee, 1884. Found in the Collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Room of the Stuccoes (Camera degli Stucchi) of the Palazzo del Te, 1526-1534. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Ceiling decoration of the Camera dei Venti (Chamber of the Winds), 1526-1534. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Fresco detail from the Chamber of Amor and Psyche, 1526-1534. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Hall of Horses (Sala dei Cavalli) in the Palazzo del Te, 1526-1534. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

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The Palazzo del Te, located in Mantua, Italy, is a stunning Renaissance palace that showcases the exquisite artistry of its time. One of its most captivating chambers is the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), adorned with intricate details that transport visitors to a world of myth and beauty. As you step into this chamber, your eyes are immediately drawn to the vault above, where Venus scolds Eros in an enchanting portrayal. The delicate brushstrokes bring this scene to life, capturing the tension between mother and son. Moving along the walls, Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne captivate viewers with their passionate embrace. Adonis bathing nearby adds a touch of sensuality to the room while Venus and Mars depict love's eternal dance. Venturing further into this magical space reveals Aci and the nymph Galatea on the East Wall. Their story unfolds before your eyes as they navigate love's challenges amidst breathtaking surroundings. The lunettes on the vault tell tales of Psyche seeking help from Ceres and Juno. These goddesses defend Eros against her pleas but also showcase their power in magnificent detail. In another chamber known as Sala dei Giganti (Chamber of Giants), Zeus takes center stage surrounded by other gods hurling lightning bolts at destructive giants. This grand spectacle fills both vaults and walls with awe-inspiring scenes that leave visitors mesmerized by their sheer magnitude. The Chamber of Sun and Moon (Camera del Sole e della Luna) transports you to celestial realms as Apollo drives his chariot across one side while Diana guides her moon chariot on another. The celestial bodies come alive through masterful strokes creating an ethereal atmosphere within these walls. Mercury makes his appearance in yet another lunette within Cupid and Psyche's chamber—his presence adding depth to an already rich narrative woven throughout this remarkable space.