The room, called “camarino” (small room) due to its modest size, owes its name to the subject of some mythological representations depicted in the friezes, inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses. From the entrance wall, proceeding towards the right, the subjects inspired by mythology are: Orpheus in the Underworld, The Torment of Marsyas (South [...]
The west entrance is aligned with the entrance to the loggia of David beyond the court yard of Honour and is inspired architecturally by the atrium of the Roman domus (house). This layout was known during the sixteenth century thanks to the circulation of Vitruvius’ writings. The rectangular space is divided into [...]
Next Room ? One of the first elements noticeable about Palazzo Te is the way it extends horizontally. With its square plan and large inner courtyard, the Palazzo recalls the country villas of antiquity, where the architecture and its setting are in constant interaction. Unlike town palaces the most important rooms are on [...]
