Domenico Fontana

Domenico Fontana (1543–1607) was an Italian architect, painter and sculptor.

Also recorded as Dom. Fontana.

Overview

Born at Melide in 1543, died at Naples in 1607.

In detail

Carlo Maderno and Girolamo Rainaldi are recorded as having studied under Domenico Fontana. the recorded working language is Italian.

The authority associates the name with Mannerism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome.

Works named in the authority record are San Luigi dei Francesi, Quirinal Palace, Lateran Palace, Royal Palace of Naples, Apostolic Palace and Villa Sforzesca.

Work by Domenico Fontana is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art and Nationalmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Golden Spur.

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

    “Domenico Fontana”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336806: Domenico Fontana

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