[Born at Vicenza, in Italy, 1518. Died there, 1580. Aged 62.]
He largely and accurately studied and described the Roman style of
architecture, and adapted it to modern purposes with admirable success.
Inigo Jones may be called his disciple; and the Banquetting House at
Whitehall is a good example of the style called _Palladian_. He was
small in stature, and agreeable in countenance. His most celebrated
buildings are at Venice, Verona, and Vicenza.
[This bust is by Leandro Biglioschi.]