Winter Palace

Baroque royal10th–11th centuries.

Overview

Designed by Francesco Bartoli, completed in 1762, using marble and gold leaf.

Design Features

Features ornamentation and grand interiors.

Architectural Connections

• Eastern European: Russian context.
• Residential: Royal residences.
• Baroque: 18th century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by Baroque, shaping Hermitage Museum.

Related Architects & Works

Bartolomeo Rastrelli (related architect), Hermitage Museum (related building), Ornamentation (element), Baroque (period)