Andrea Sansovino

Andrea Sansovino (1467–1529) was an Italian sculptor and architect.

Also recorded as Andrea Contucci; Andrea dal Monte Sansovino Sansovino; Andrea dal Monte San Savino; Andrea del Monte San Savino; Andrea dal Monte San Sansovino; Contucci Sansovino.

Andrea Sansovino in brief

Born
1467
Died
1529
Known for
sculptor and architect
Place of birth
Monte San Savino
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Overview

Born at Monte San Savino in 1467, died at Monte San Savino in 1529.

In detail

Jacopo Sansovino and Antonio Solosmeo da Settignano are recorded as having studied under Andrea Sansovino. the recorded working language is Italian.

Works named in the authority record are Frieze in Villa Medicea in Poggio a Caiano.

Work by Andrea Sansovino is recorded in the collections of Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and Villa Medici.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Andrea Sansovino”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q495011: Andrea Sansovino

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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