Francesco de'Rossi

Francesco de'Rossi was an artist active across the first half of the sixteenth century, with documented work dating from approximately 1510 to 1555. His recognized output consists primarily of drawings and preparatory studies, seven of which are represented in major museum collections. These works establish his foundational reliance on classical sources and technical skill in figural and anatomical rendering.

The documented works in this database are held by the Art Institute of Chicago, establishing the credibility of the collection. The scope of his subjects ranged from military history to architectural schemes and individual figural studies. Examples of his narrative technique include Part of The Truimph and Exploits of Furius Camillus, while his engagement with antiquity is evident in After the Antique: Roman Officiant at a Sacrificial Altar.

De'Rossi’s technical skills are further demonstrated through studies such as the double-sided composition Cavalry Skirmish (recto); Kneeling Ecorché (verso). Other key works include the decorative design Design for Overdoor: Two Ignudi with Dolphins and Shields and the domestic subject Seated Woman with Spindle. Since many of these historical works reside in the public domain, Francesco de'Rossi prints are often accessible as high-quality prints for scholarly examination.