Giulio Romano was born in Rovigo around 1499. His father, Michele Sanmicheli, was a respected architect and engineer who had worked on many important buildings in northern Italy. His mother Stella della Pergola came from a prestigious merchant family. Giulio had two older sisters, as well as a younger brother, who, however, died at an early age. Giulio learned his father's trade at a very early age and soon worked on his father's projects, much to the delight of his proud father. Romano thus grew up very privileged and free-spirited for the time in an artistic family and had access to many famous artists and works. These experiences shaped his own style, which is lively and colorful. At the age of 21 he married Faustina da Basso, with whom he had two sons. There is not much to tell about the private life of the artist Giulio Romano, because despite his unconventional manner, he was very discreet and rarely in the headlines of the time. Any kind of gossip was abhorrent to him.
Giulio Romano is considered one of the main representatives of Mannerism. This art movement is characterized by artistic freedom manifested in an imagination and creativity that is beyond the norm. Romano created many works in this unique style, which are still admired today. Many people believe that this style was a direct reflection of his revolutionary personality. Giulio Romano was not a man who was content with conventions - he was constantly looking for new ways to create his art. This attitude is also reflected in his painting style.
Giulio Romano first studied painting and later worked for Pope Leo X in Rome. In 1524 he moved to Mantua, where he executed many wall and ceiling paintings. In 1532 he was appointed by Pope Clement VII to the court of Emperor Charles V, where he designed Ambras Castle near Innsbruck. He is best known for his work on the Villa Farnese in Caprarola and the Palazzo Te in Mantua. Romano was a very versatile artist and worked as a painter as well as an architect and builder. He also developed a new method of fresco painting called "quadri riportati" or "transformed frescoes". In doing so, Giulio Romano developed a style all his own, which clearly stood out from that of his contemporaries. Romano met Albrecht Dürer during the course of his career. The two artists became friends and Dürer strongly influenced Giulio Romano's art. His companions also included the great Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello Sanzio.
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.jpg "Battle of the Milvian Bridge by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Erotic Scene, after 1524 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Battle of Constantine, from the Sala di Costantino, Raphael Rooms by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Scene showing that those born under the sign of Capricorn in conjunction with the constellation of Serpentarius or Ophiucus will be snake charmers, symbolised by a vendor of theriac, an antidote by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Camera con Fregio di Amorini, Two Cupids Playing with Rabbits (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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_west_wall_o_-_(MeisterDrucke-1093712).jpg "Wedding feast or Banquet of gods, fresco by Giulio Romano, west wall of Chamber of Cupid and Psyche, Palazzo Te, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Depictions of the Divine Loves, Sala di Psiche by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Venus, Whose Pricked Foot Stains the Petals of a Rose Red, with Mars Who Pursues Adonis with an Unsheathed Sword from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "View of the Camera dei Venti, showing the stucco fireplace and frieze with zodiac roundels above, 1528 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Crowning of the Virgin, called \"Madonna of Monteluce\" by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Psyche Sees Cupid While He Sleeps (ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Rustic Banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche: (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Scene showing that those born under the sign of Libra in conjunction with the constellation of Sagitta or the Arrow will be skilled at archery, symbolised by a hunt with archers shooting ducks by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Fall of the Giants Sala dei Giganti, 1536 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Frieze with the Triumph of Neptune, Right Plate by Cornelis Bos")
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.jpg "The History of Scipio: The Conquest of Carthage by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Sun, Ceiling Decoration in the Camera del Sole by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Rustic Banquet Celebrating the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, with the Three Lunettes Above Depicting One of Psyche")
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.jpg "Women Gathering Grapes, Ceiling Caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Scene Showing that Those Born Under the Sign of Taurus in Conjunction with the Constellation of the Pleiades are Imparted with an Aptitude for Fighting, Symbolised by a Gladiatorial Combat by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Battle Scene, 1524–46 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Battle of Zama, 202 BC by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The History of Scipio: The Burning of the Carthaginian Camp by Giulio Romano")
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_Raphael_Roo_-_(MeisterDrucke-589094).jpg "Clemency, One of the Two Virtues Surrounding Pope St. Clement I (1-97) Raphael Rooms (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Lunette depicting Psyche undertaking an ordeal set by Venus: (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Battle of Zama between Scipio and Hannibal at Night by Cornelis Cort")
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.jpg "A nymph pouring water from an urn aided by putti, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Olympia is Seduced by Jupiter, Whose Thunderbolt is Seized by an Eagle Who Drills the Eye of the Jealous King of Macedonia, from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Design for an oval fruit bowl, with vine tendrils, leaves and grapes by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Battle of Milvian Bridge in the Room of Constantine by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Self Portrait, engraved by Jean-Louis Potrelle by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Scene showing those born under the sign of Pisces adept at fishing, symbolized by the capture of a sea monster, from the Camera dei Venti by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Camera delle Aquile, ceiling with the Fall of Icarus in the central panel surrounded by stucco decoration of putti and lunettes with mythological scenes, 1528 by Giulio Romano")
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_between_Moderation_and_Clemency_Raphael_Rooms_(see_also_-_(MeisterDrucke-589092).jpg "Pope Clement I (1-97) between Moderation and Clemency, Raphael Rooms by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Great Hall of Horses, with Frescoes of the Favorite Horses of the Gonzaga by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The History of Scipio: The Arrival in Africa, Sixth Piece of the Tapestry by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Sacrifice of an Ox, from the Camera dei Venti, 1528 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Camera con Fregio di Amorini, Central Ceiling with Medici Coat of Arms and Allegory of Night (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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_Raph_-_(MeisterDrucke-589087).jpg "Truth, One of the Two Virtues Surrounding Pope St. Leo I the Great (c.390-461) Raphael Rooms (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1406306).jpg "Preparations for the wedding feast of Amor and Psyche (left part) by Diana Mantuana")
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.jpg "Sala dei Cavalli, (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Twelve Apostles: St. Simon by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Twelve Apostles: St. Peter by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The History of Scipio: The Reception of the Envoys by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Flemish tapestry. Series The Acts of Scipio: The battle at Zama. Cartoonist Giulio Romano. Atelier of Balthasar van Vlierden (?), Brussels. 1523-1532. (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Sacrifice to Priapus, c.1540 by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "A nymph pouring water from a jug, a putto urinating and another putto holding an urn, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 by Giulio Romano")
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_Raphael_Rooms_(detail)_(see_als_-_(MeisterDrucke-589103).jpg "Peace Seated Next to Pope Damasus I (c.304-384) Raphael Rooms (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Study for Venus Asking Jupiter for the Services of Mercury as Herald by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "View of the Camera delle Aquile by Giulio Romano")
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_west_wall_o_-_(MeisterDrucke-1115012).jpg "Wedding feast or Banquet of gods, fresco by Giulio Romano, west wall of Chamber of Cupid and Psyche, Palazzo Te, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Sala dei Giganti, destruction of the giants by Jupiter")
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_Raphael_Rooms_-_(MeisterDrucke-589090).jpg "Justice, One of the Two Virtues Surrounding Pope St. Urban I (d.230) Raphael Rooms (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Portrait of a lady, 16th century by Giulio Romano")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1656615).jpg "Zeus Approaches Olympia in the Form of a Snake by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Two Horae scattering flowers, watched by two satyrs: (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "The Battle of the Milvian Bridge, in the Room of Constantine, Raphael Rooms, c.1520-24 by Giulio Romano")
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_Raphael_Rooms_(detail)_(see_-_(MeisterDrucke-589102).jpg "Prudence Seated Next to Pope Damasus I (c.304-384) Raphael Rooms (detail) by Giulio Romano")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1365793).jpg "Procession of Armed Horsemen (Middle Part) by Diana Mantuana")
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.jpg "The Twelve Apostles: St. Thaddeus by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Study for the Omen of the Future Greatness of Augustus: Left Portion by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Study for Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolts by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Death of Orpheus by Giulio Romano")
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_north_wall_of_Chamber_-_(MeisterDrucke-1080176).jpg "Bath of Mars and Venus, fresco by Giulio Romano, north wall of Chamber of Cupid and Psyche, Palazzo Te, Mantua by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Psyche, Undergoing One of the Ordeals Set Her by Venus (lunette) by Giulio Romano")
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.jpg "Scene Showing That Those Born Under the Sign of Leo in Conjunction with the Constellation of the Dog Star Will Face Wild Animals Without Fear, Symbolised by the Scene of a Struggle Between Men and Beasts by Giulio Romano")
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