The Ducal Palace of Mantua is a grandiose architectural complex built between the early fourteenth century and the mid-seventeenth century, residence of the Gonzaga family from 1328 to 1707. The whole consists of about 950 rooms and covers an area of ​​about 35,000 square meters . The greatest artists of all time have contributed to the realization of this monumental complex, which the Gonzagas were able to call at their service to increase the magnificence of their palace. It includes the Castle of San Giorgio with the Camera degli Sposi and the National Archaeological Museum.

The Camera degli Sposi is located in the north-east tower of the Castle of San Giorgio, which is part of the museum complex of Palazzo Ducale in Mantua. Painted by Andrea Mantegna over a period of nine years, from 1465 to 1474, as evidenced by an inscription on the corner of the east window and by the indication on the golden plaque with which the artist dedicates his work to the marquises of Mantua.

The Palace, opened to the public in 1980, preserves paintings, furnishings and objects of use as left by the Marquise Giovanna.