Painted around 1340, these illustrate the almost perpetual state of conflict between the Ghibeline, or pro-Holy Roman Empire, family of Castelbarco who held Sabbionara and the Guelph, or pro-Papacy, forces of the neighbouring Bishop of Trento. They provide some of the best pictures of 14th century north Italian infantry. (D.Nicolle, G.A.Embleton - Italian Medieval Armies 1300-1500)

Left Wall

Click for the upper register
The left and centre of the middle register	The far right of the middle register

A larger image of the 1st & 2nd registers.
Picture source: Jeanart


Back Wall

The left of the upper register		The centre		The right of the upper register
The left of the middle register			The right of the middle register

Picture source: visitfai.it


Right Wall

The left of the upper register	The right of the upper register
The right of the middle register

Picture source: p19, Caballerias by Lillian von der Walde & Mariel Reinoso


Front Wall

	The left of the upper register	The right of the upper register
The left of the middle register	The centre of the middle register

Picture source: Jeanart

For details of items of costume see: Ferdinando Gonzaga's flickr

A virtual tour of Sabbionara Castle guard room. Click on 'Prima Stanza Guardie' when it appears. As the first room rotates, click on 'Seconda Stanza Guardie'.

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Paintings of Italian Soldiers of the early 14th Century
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