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Which artists and writers visited the court of King Robert at Castel Nuovo?
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During the 14th-century reign of King Robert, the court at Castel Nuovo became a notable center of culture and patronage.
The following figures were invited to or worked at his court:
- Writers: The renowned poets Petrarch and Boccaccio were both guests at the court during this period.1
- Artists: The painter Giotto was a prominent figure at the court; in 1330, King Robert appointed him a "familiar," or member of the royal household. Giotto created frescoes for the castle, though these works have since been lost.12