Annibale Fontana
Illustration — Bust of Ottavio Farnese by Fontana Annibale Fontana (1540–1587) was an Italian sculptor, medallist and crystal-worker. Fontana was born in Milan. His first known work is a crystal case, now in the Schatzkammer of Munich, for Albert V of Bavaria (c.
Annibale Fontana
Annibale Fontana · The Cleveland Museum of Art · Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund · CC0
- Born
- 1540 · Milan.
- Died
- 1587 · Milan.
- Occupation
- sculptor · medalist
- Known for
- Bust of Ottavio Farnese
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Illustration — Bust of Ottavio Farnese by Fontana Annibale Fontana (1540–1587) was an Italian sculptor, medallist and crystal-worker. Fontana was born in Milan. His first known work is a crystal case, now in the Schatzkammer of Munich, for Albert V of Bavaria (c.
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Born at Milan in 1540, died in Milan in 1587.
Works named in the authority record are Bust of Ottavio Farnese. Work by Annibale Fontana is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado, Cleveland Museum of Art, Museo d'Arte Antica and J. Paul Getty Museum.
Hercules Conquering Cerberus, before 1584, by Annibale Fontana
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