Baldassarre Longhena

Baldassarre Longhena (1596–1682) was an architect and sculptor.

Also recorded as Baldisera Longhena; Baldassare Longhena.

Overview

Born at Venice in 1596, died at Venice in 1682.

In detail

training under Vincenzo Scamozzi is recorded. Antonio Gaspari, Bernardo Falconi and Giuseppe Sardi are recorded as having studied under Baldassarre Longhena. the recorded working language is Venetian.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Venice.

Works named in the authority record are San Salvador, Santa Giustina, Venice, Santa Maria della Salute and Scuola Grande dei Carmini.

Work by Baldassarre Longhena is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Baldassare Longhena”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316297: Baldassarre Longhena

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