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Antonio Della Mola
Antonio della Mola was a 16th-century Italian artist who worked in intaglio and wood-inlay, as well as producing sculptures in marble. Born in Mantua, he worked alongside his brother Paolo in Mantua and Carpi. In Mantua he worked under the guidance of Giulio Romano and also created the scheme of wooden panels in the grotto of the studiolo of Isabella d'Este The Studiolo of Isabella d'Este was a special private study, first in castello di San Giorgio, later the Studiolo was moved to the Corte Vecchi apartments in the Ducal Palace in Mantua, designed by, and with a collection of art specially commissio ... at the Ducal Palace. He also created wooden inlay panels for the sacristy wardrobes in San Marco Basilica and marble sculptures for the Ducal Palace, both in Venice. References 16th-century Italian sculptors Artists from Mantua Italian woodcarvers Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Sculptors from Lombardy {{Italy-painter-16thC-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Mantua ( ; it, Mantova ; Lombard language, Lombard and la, Mantua) is a city and ''comune'' in Lombardy, Italy, and capital of the Province of Mantua, province of the same name. In 2016, Mantua was designated as the Italian Capital of Culture. In 2017, it was named as the European Capital of Gastronomy, included in the Eastern Lombardy District (together with the cities of Bergamo, Brescia, and Cremona). In 2008, Mantua's ''centro storico'' (old town) and Sabbioneta were declared by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site. Mantua's historic power and influence under the Gonzaga family has made it one of the main artistic, culture, cultural, and especially musical hubs of Northern Italy and the country as a whole. Having one of the most splendid courts of Europe of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and early seventeenth centuries. Mantua is noted for its significant role in the history of opera; the city is also known for its architectural treasures and artifacts, elegant palaces, and the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
