Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati), "Cecchino"
1510–1563 · Italian · 30 artworks
Mannerismelongated figurescomplex compositionsrefined color palettesexaggerated posesdecorative detail
artist bio
Francesco Salviati, also known as Francesco de' Rossi, was a prominent Italian Mannerist painter active in Florence, Rome, and France. He is known for his elegant and stylized figures, complex compositions, and refined use of color, contributing significantly to the development of the Mannerist style.
what you'll learn
Studying Salviati's work allows students to understand the characteristics of Mannerism, including elongated figures, exaggerated poses, and sophisticated color palettes. Students can also learn about the influence of classical art and the High Renaissance on Mannerist painting.
related: Agnolo Bronzino, Parmigianino, Giulio Romano
30 artworks
Portrait of a Man Holding a Letter
1540
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Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress Trimmed in Pink
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Cardinal Rodolfo Pio
1550
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Man from the Santacroce Family
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Carlo Rimbotti
1548
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Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist
1540
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Christ Carrying the Cross
1540
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Cosimo I
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Madonna and Child
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Coronation of the Virgin with Angels
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Portrait of a Man
1548
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Bad Der Bathseba (detail)
1554
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Casa Vasari, Salone, Ritratti
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Sala Dell'udienza (palazzo Vecchio), storie di furio Camillo (detail)
1545
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Scenes from the Life of Furius Camillus
1545
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The Incredulity of St Thomas
1547
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Head and Shoulders of a Bearded Man
1549
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Portrait of a Young Man
1550
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Giovanni di Paolo Rucellai
1540
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Annunciation (detail)
1534
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Virgin with a Child
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Portrait of Giovanni De’ Medici of the Black Bands
1548
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Self-portrait in gentleman's clothes
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Alexander the Great Kneeling Before the High Priest of Ammon
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Cristo Porta Croce
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Portrait of a Florentine Nobleman
1546
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Portrait of a Gentleman
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Raising of Lazarus
1540
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Stanza Di Apollo
1540
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Portrait of Totila
1549
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