Francesco Borromini

Francesco Borromini (1599–1667) was a Switzerland architect, sculptor and engineer.

Also recorded as Francesco Castelli; Francesco Castello; Francesco Borromino; Francesco Boromino; Francesco Boromini; Fr. Borromini.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Baroque. Places of work recorded in the authority include Milan and Rome. Works named in the authority record include Saint Charles at the Four Fountains. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Italian architect from Ticino and leading figure in Roman Baroque architecture (1599-1667), sculptor, engineer, stonemason and draughtsman (1599–1667)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Francesco Borromini”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q123150: Francesco Borromini

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