Luzio Romano

Luzio Romano was an artist known to be active around 1530. The surviving body of work attributed to Romano consists primarily of architectural and ornamental drawings, confirming a specialization in graphic design for the decorative arts.

Fourteen of his drawings are documented and preserved in museum collections, confirming his output in the field of detailed preparatory and functional design. These works are represented in the permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, and include designs focusing on both structure and ornamentation.

Notable examples of his graphic output include detailed studies such as Architectural Plan (verso), and specific utility designs like Design for Decorative Hinges (recto). Other documented pieces illustrate his focus on aesthetic utility, including Design for Two Vases and an Ornament (recto). The surviving Luzio Romano prints and drawings often document design methods employed in the early 16th century. Works by the artist are increasingly entering the public domain, providing researchers access to historical design references, frequently available as high-quality prints.