Francesco II Gonzaga

Acknowledgments
Note on Transcriptions
Abbreviations and Table of Equivalents
Introduction

Part I. The Formation of the Soldier-Prince as Patron
The Political Career and Cultural Network of Francesco II
“Victory” as Propaganda: The Battle of Fornovo and Its Artistic
Aftermath

Part II. Projecting the Image of the Soldier-Prince: Francesco II’s Residential Building Projects
Introduction
The Country Palace and Hunting Park at Marmirolo
The Country Palace at Gonzaga and the Convent of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Poggio Reale in Mantua and the Creation of a Lakeside Pleasure
Villa
The Palazzo San Sebastiano in Mantua

Part III. The Soldier-Prince as Consort: Three Case Studies of the Patronage of Francesco II and Isabella d’Este
Introduction
Maps as Palace Decoration in Renaissance Mantua
The Projects for the Tomb and the Biographies of the Blessed Osanna Andreasi
The Camerini of Isabella and Francesco II
Epilogue: Images of Francesco II

Appendices
1. Francesco Vigilio’s Funerary Oration for Francesco II
2. Documents
Bibliography
Illustrations

Photograph Credits