Франческо Растрелли

A few facts about F. Rastrelli
Moved to Saint Petersburg in 1716
His father was an Italian sculptor
Wanted to combine the latest Italian architectural fashion with traditions of the Muscovite baroque style
This bust by Carlo Rastrelli
(father of Francesco)
is his possible self-portrait

His main post
Was appointed to the post of senior court architect in 1730
Was at this post through the reigns of Empress Anna and Elizabeth
Anna (1730-1740)
Elizabeth (1741-1762)

Retirement
The new Empress Catherine II dismissed baroque architecture
Rastrelli had to retire to Courland where he supervised the decoration on ducan palaces
Catherine II

Imperial Academy of Arts
He was elected to the Imperial Academy of Arts several months before his death

FAMOUS WORKS

Peterhof Palace
1747-1755

Smolny Convent
1748-1764

Catherine Palace
1749-1757

Hermitage Pavilion
1749

Stroganov Palace
1753-1754