Construction of Château de Fontainebleau begins
- When
- 1528
- Where
- Château de Fontainebleau
- Episodes
- 1
In 1528, King Francis I initiated the construction of the Galerie François I at the Château de Fontainebleau. This passageway connected the royal apartments to the Trinitarian chapel, marking the start of major Renaissance renovations that involved Italian artists.
Episodes
Background and detail
The 1528 Commencement. Construction of the Galerie François I began around 1528. The project was designed to allow the King to move directly from his apartments to the chapel of the Trinitarians. This structural addition was the initial phase of the extensive renovations that would define the palace's Renaissance character.
People involved
- Francis I · Royal Patron
- Rosso Fiorentino · Artist
Sources
- Palace of Fontainebleau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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