See Also: Fontainebleau(encyclopedia)
Fontainebleau, school of(encyclopedia)
Fontainebleau Castle(tourism)
Palace and Park of Fontainebleau(tourism)

Fontainebleau (sh)




Chateau in northern France, southeast of the town of Fontainebleau.

One of the largest structures built by the kings of France, it was originally a medieval hunting lodge, but was rebuilt (from 1528) under Francis I. Its numerous renovations show the transition from early Renaissance to Mannerist (Late Renaissance) styles. The chateau is a succession of five courts of different shapes. Of particular interest is the Gallery of Francis I (งใ 1533-45), a long, narrow room decorated with stucco relief sculpture and painting by Rosso Fiorentino.