Leon Battista Alberti books in order
Italian architect and writer
- Lived
- 1404–1472
- Country
- Republic of Genoa
- Books
- 4
Leon Battista Alberti published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with De Componendis Cifris (1462).
Updated September 2026
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De Componendis Cifris
Leon Battista Alberti's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
De Componendis Cifris (1462)
De Re Aedificatoria (1485)
De Statua (1564)
Non-fiction in order
De Pictura (1966)
About Leon Battista Alberti
Leon Battista Alberti was an Italian Renaissance humanist author, artist, architect, poet, priest, linguist, philosopher, and cryptographer; he epitomised the nature of those identified now as polymaths. He is considered the founder of European cryptography, a claim he shares with Johannes Trithemius.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leon Battista Alberti FAQ
- How many books has Leon Battista Alberti written?
- Leon Battista Alberti published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leon Battista Alberti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Componendis Cifris.
- What is Leon Battista Alberti's last book?
- De Componendis Cifris (1462).
- What is Leon Battista Alberti's most famous book?
- De Componendis Cifris (1462) is Leon Battista Alberti's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.