GIOVANNI DA UDINE
(b. 1487, Udine, d. 1564, Roma)

Decoration of Cardinal Bibbiena's Loggetta

1516-17
Fresco
Palazzi Pontifici, Vatican

Raphael decorated Bibbiena's loggetta in the style of newly-discovered ancient Roman ornamental forms - the walls and ceilings are adorned with grotesques, open areas and geometric ornaments. The final decorative work was undertaken by his studio associates, Francesco Penni, Giulio Romano and Giovanni da Udine.