Giovanni da Marcanova was particularly tied to the monastery of San Giovanni di Verdara. His interests toward the classical antiquity were shared with priors Timoteo Maffei , Matteo Bossp and Celso Maffei. His library met in the library of the monastery. His fresco withdraw is part of the cycle " illustrious mens " present on the walls of the library. Besides particularly meaningful were his relationships with Andrea Mantegna and Felice Feliciano.