The Architect and Theorist
Sebastiano Serlio was an Italian Mannerist architect, painter, writer, designer, and civil engineer. Born in Bologna, he worked in the atelier of Baldassare Peruzzi in Rome and later lived in Venice. His career was significantly shaped by an invitation from François I to France, where he advised on the construction and decoration of the Château of Fontainebleau. While he took several private commissions, the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc is the only one of his works that has survived in a recognizable way. He also designed fortifications as a civil engineer.
Architectural Treatises and Publications
Serlio is known for his practical treatise, Tutte l'opere d'architettura et prospetiva, also referred to as I sette libri dell'architettura. This work is composed of eight books, though only the first five were published during his lifetime. His publications include:
Questions & Answers
How popular are Sebastiano Serlio's artworks?
Statistics about Sebastiano Serlio's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
Is there an overview of all the subjects Sebastiano Serlio painted?
The Subject Atlas of Sebastiano Serlio is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
Can I browse Sebastiano Serlio's works by medium?
The All Medium page groups Sebastiano Serlio's artworks by technique.
