Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli
Also known as: Franchesko Bartolomeo Rastrelli · Varfolomeĭ Varfolomeevich Rastrelli · Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli · Varfolomeĭ Varfolomeevich, graf Rastrelli · Bartholomeo Francesco Rastrelli
- 1Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli was an Italian architect who achieved his primary professional success in Russia.
- 2He is credited with developing a distinctive style of Late Baroque architecture.
- 3His design aesthetic is defined by sumptuousness, majesty, and extravagant luxury.
- 4Key architectural achievements include the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg and the Catherine Palace.
- 5His work is characterized by highly opulent decoration and complex structural ornamentation.
Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli was an Italian architect who worked mainly in Russia.
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court architect
Rastrelli was the primary architect for Elizabeth, designing the Winter Palace and the Catherine Palace in the Elizabethan Baroque style.
Architect of the Catherine Palace
Rastrelli was the chief architect who designed the grand Rococo facade and interiors of the Catherine Palace during the reign of Empress Elizabeth.
designed by
Wikidata records “designed by” from Amber Room to Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli was an Italian architect who worked mainly in Russia. He developed an easily recognizable style of Late Baroque, both sumptuous and majestic. His major works, including the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg and the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, are famed for extravagant luxury and opulence of decoration.
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