tondi

Tondi is a term that can refer to several topics. In art history, a tondo (plural tondi) is a circular painting or relief. The format originated in Italy and was widely used in the Renaissance and Baroque periods for altarpieces, medallions, and intimate portraits. The circular boundary often concentrates attention on a central figure or scene and could be set into a wall, a ceiling, or a piece of furniture.

Tondi also appears in onomastics and geography as a surname of Italian origin and as a place name in various regions. The surname Tondi is found among families of Italian descent in Europe, the Americas, and other areas where Italian heritage has influenced naming. Place names derived from Tondi reflect historical usage of the term in local toponyms or family-based naming.

In contemporary catalogs and scholarship, tondi is used as the plural form to describe multiple circular works within a collection or exhibition. The term remains widely associated with the distinctive, rounded composition that characterizes this art form.