Giulio Romano, Sala dei Giganti, 1532-1534, Palazzo Te, Mantua This immersive fresco cycle depicts the mythological fall of the Giants. Its dynamic and theatrical design transforms the room into a dramatic narrative space.

Giulio Romano, Sala di Psiche, 1527-1528, Palazzo Te, Mantua This fresco cycle, commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga, illustrates the myth of Psyche from Apuleius’s Metamorphoses. Romano’s dynamic compositions and sensual details celebrate love, desire, and divine union in a richly ornamented setting.

Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, c. 493-526 Originally built under Theodoric the Great, this basilica features stunning Byzantine mosaics, including processions of saints and depictions of Christ’s life, showcasing the transition from Ostrogothic to Byzantine art and religious influence in Ravenna.

Refectory, San Marco, Florence, c. 1486, Last Supper Domenico Ghirlandaio painted this fresco in the Dominican convent’s refectory. It presents The Last Supper with vivid naturalism and refined details.

Library at San Marco, Florence, c. 1444-1450 Designed by Michelozzo under the patronage of Cosimo de’ Medici, this elegant Renaissance library integrates classical proportions with functional design. It housed the Dominican convent’s manuscripts, reflecting the Medici's commitment to scholarship and religious study.

Agostino Chigi Bedroom, Villa Farnesina, Rome, c. 1510 This private space in the Villa Farnesina, decorated under Agostino Chigi's patronage, features mythological frescoes, including The Marriage of Alexander and Roxana by Sodoma, celebrating themes of love, luxury, and classical antiquity.

Baroncelli Chapel, c. 1328-1338, Santa Croce, Florence Painted by Taddeo Gaddi, the Baroncelli Chapel’s frescoes depict the Life of the Virgin, a key example of early Florentine Gothic art with intricate storytelling and luminous color.

Andrea Mantegna, Camera Picta (Camera degli Sposi), 1465-1474, Palazzo Ducale, Mantua This groundbreaking fresco cycle creates an illusionistic space, with playful perspectives and a famous oculus ceiling, celebrating the Gonzaga family.

Piero della Francesca, Bacci Chapel, 1452-1466, San Francesco, Arezzo This fresco cycle narrates the Legend of the True Cross, showcasing Piero’s mastery of light, perspective, and monumental composition in sacred storytelling.

Benozzo Gozzoli, Magi Chapel, 1459-1461, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence A vibrant procession of the Magi winds through this private chapel, blending religious themes with Medici family portraiture and opulent landscapes.

Michelangelo, New Sacristy (Medici Chapels), 1520-1534, Florence Commissioned by Pope Clement VII, this funerary chapel features Michelangelo’s iconic sculptures like Night and Day, harmonizing architecture and sculpture to honor the Medici family.

Pazzi Chapel, 1430-1460, Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, this centrally planned chapter house embodies the principles of Renaissance architecture with its harmonious proportions and restrained elegance.