Gonzaga Collection

St Aloysius College Chapel, Mangalore, India
St Aloysius College Chapel in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It was built n 1899-1900 and has been compared with the Sistine Chapel in Rome. It is dedicated to Aloysius Gonzaga

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit. Colored
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit seminarian and student at the Roman college. He died in Rome, at the service of persons infected by the plague

The Giardino Segreto, courtyard of the Appartamento Grotta designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo)
BEN78415 The Giardino Segreto, courtyard of the Appartamento Grotta designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore), interior showing columns of the garden entrance designed by Giulio Romano
BEN78411 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore), interior showing columns of the garden entrance designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (see also 78412); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Entrance to the Loggia di Davide, looking from the Cortile D'Onore through the garden to the Exedra
BEN78405 Entrance to the Loggia di Davide, looking from the Cortile D'Onore through the garden to the Exedra, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34, looking through to the Exedra
BEN78413 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34, looking through to the Exedra, design attributed to Nicolo Sebregondi, c.1651 (photo); Palazzo del Te

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David
BEN78409 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing his harp designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)

The Loggia delle Muse northern facade of the Cortile d'Onere designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78403 The Loggia delle Muse northern facade of the Cortile d'Onere designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (detail of 78404); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

St Louis of Gonzaga (1568-1591), also known as Saint Aloysius, Italian saint and protector of young students
535009 St Louis of Gonzaga (1568-1591), also known as Saint Aloysius, Italian saint and protector of young students. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St. Louis of Gonzaga, the saint in priest's robes kneels before altar
534916 St. Louis of Gonzaga, the saint in priest's robes kneels before altar, contemplating a crucifix while a gap in the clouds allows a view of Heaven with the letters (1HS) symbolising Christ

Vestibule of the west entrance, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo)
BEN78402 Vestibule of the west entrance, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The loggia of the Appartamento della Grotta designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo)
BEN78416 The loggia of the Appartamento della Grotta designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) and the fishponds seen from the garden designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78407 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) and the fishponds seen from the garden designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (see also 78406); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing
BEN78408 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing the harp, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)

View of the main entrance on the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78401 View of the main entrance on the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (detail of 78400); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The northern facade of the Cortile d'Onore including the Loggia delle Muse, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78404 The northern facade of the Cortile d'Onore including the Loggia delle Muse, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (for detail see 78403); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (for detail see 78401)
BEN78400 View of the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (for detail see 78401); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Portrait of Margherita Gonzaga (1564-1618), Duchess of Ferrara, ca 1590. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Margherita Gonzaga (1564-1618), Duchess of Ferrara, ca 1590. Private Collection

Gabinetto d'Isabella d'Este, Mantua, 1842. Creator: Joseph Nash
Gabinetto d'Isabella d'Este, Mantua, 1842. Studiolo of Isabella d'Este in the Ducal Palace in Mantua: private study in the Corte Vecchi apartments, designed by

Portrait of Gian Francesco Gonzaga (1446-1496), 1478-1480. Creator: Bonsignori, Francesco (c. 1460-1519)
Portrait of Gian Francesco Gonzaga (1446-1496), 1478-1480. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Portrait of Vincenzo Gonzaga (1562-1612), Duke of Mantua, 1602. Creator: Pourbus, Frans, the Younger (1569-1622)
Portrait of Vincenzo Gonzaga (1562-1612), Duke of Mantua, 1602. Private Collection

Portrait of Vincenzo Gonzaga (1562-1612), Duke of Mantua, 1602. Creator: Pourbus, Frans, the Younger (1569-1622)
Portrait of Vincenzo Gonzaga (1562-1612), Duke of Mantua, 1602. Private Collection

Frescoes on the interior dome of the "Basilica of Sant Andrea"
Frescoes on the interior dome of the " Basilica of Sant Andrea", a Roman Catholic Cathedral and minor basilica in Mantua, Lombardy, Italy

A Mascaron ornament over the exterior facade of the Palazzo Te courtyard, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy

WLADISLAW IV WEDS
Wladislaw IV Wasa, one of Poland's most militarily successful rulers, weds (after the death of wife Cecilia) Ludwika Maria Gonzaga de Nevers, a French noblewoman. Date: 25 September 1645

Chapel dedicated to St. Aloysius Gonzaga with an altarpiece depicting St. Aloysius Gonzaga in glory, 1697-99
3558674 Chapel dedicated to St. Aloysius Gonzaga with an altarpiece depicting St. Aloysius Gonzaga in glory, 1697-99, Pierre Le Gros, church of St

Ajax impaled with a flash of fire on a sharp rock, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538-1539
2384718 Ajax impaled with a flash of fire on a sharp rock, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538-1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua

Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia)
2384709 Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano

Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia)
2384708 Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano

Detail of the vault with Venus scolding Eros, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
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, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall
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, East Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
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

Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731
2384734 Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731 by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-1577) (attr.to); Rocca dei Rossi

View of the vault of the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384683 View of the vault 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)

The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384704 The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Mantova)

Detail of the vault: lunette representing Venus who obtains Mercurys availability from Zeus
2384690 Detail of the vault: lunette representing Venus who obtains Mercurys availability from Zeus, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

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 )

View of the ceiling of the Room of Adonis and the memorial stones of family members Rossi, Gonzaga, Riario and Medici
2384731 View of the ceiling of the Room of Adonis and the memorial stones of family members Rossi, Gonzaga, Riario and Medici, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy by Samacchini

Detail of the vault with young women and grapes, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384685 Detail of the vault with young women and grapes, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Aeneas knocked down by Diomedes, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384712 Aeneas knocked down by Diomedes, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

View of the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia): fresco representing the story of the town, 1538-1539
2384702 View of the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia): fresco representing the story of the town, 1538-1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

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, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
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

Detail of the vault with Psyche enlightening Eros who is sleeping, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche)
2384686 Detail of the vault with Psyche enlightening Eros who is sleeping, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Detail of the vault with sleeping Psyche, Satyr and Grapes, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche)
2384684 Detail of the vault with sleeping Psyche, Satyr and Grapes, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te

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)

Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731
2384732 Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731 by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-1577) (attr.to); Rocca dei Rossi

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Gonzaga, a name that echoes through time and space, holds within it the stories of art, devotion, and ancient tales. From the St Aloysius College Chapel in Mangalore, India to the church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, Italy, this name is intertwined with sacred spaces. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591), an Italian Jesuit whose life was colored by his unwavering faith and commitment to serving others. His legacy lives on in the chapel dedicated to him, adorned with an altarpiece depicting him in glory. Pierre Le Gros's masterpiece transports us to another era where spirituality thrived. But Gonzaga's influence extends beyond religious realms. In Mantua's Palazzo Te courtyard stands a Mascaron ornament that adds character and charm to its exterior facade. It reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The Trojan Horse comes alive within the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia). Ajax impaled with a flash of fire on a sharp rock tells a tale of bravery amidst chaos. And there he is again - Ajax protecting Patroclus' corpse during the battle of Troy - reminding us of loyalty and sacrifice. In the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), we are transported into mythological narratives painted on vaults and walls. Venus scolding Eros captures our attention as we witness their complex relationship unfold before our eyes. Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne dance across one wall while Adonis bathes nearby; love intertwines them all. But it is Aci and Galatea who steal our hearts as they depict a tender moment frozen in time. Gonzaga encapsulates history, mythology, artistry – each hint revealing fragments from different corners of the world yet connected by this powerful name. It invites us to explore, to delve into the depths of human creativity and spirituality.