Il giovane Borromini

Published in 1999 by Skira, Il giovane Borromini emerged as a scholarly contribution to the study of Francesco Borromini, the influential Baroque architect. The volume was released in conjunction with exhibitions and research initiatives focused on re-evaluating the early formative years of the architect's career in Ticino and his subsequent arrival in Rome. By shifting the focus toward his initial training and artistic development, the text provides context for the revolutionary architectural language that would eventually define his masterpiece works.

The book serves as a meticulous catalog and analytical study, curated by Manuela Kahn-Rossi to appeal to both architectural historians and students of the seventeenth century. Skira, known for its focus on high-quality art history publications, collaborated with various experts to ensure the inclusion of archival documents and technical drawings. Upon its release, it was well-received by the academic community for its rigorous documentation of the stylistic influences that shaped the young Borromini before he became a defining figure of the Roman Baroque.