Pietro Torrigiano

Pietro Torrigiano (1472–1528) was a sculptor.

Also recorded as Pietro di Torrigiano d'Antonio Torrigiani; Torrejano, Pedro Piero; Turrisan, Petrus Torrigiani; Thoryson, Peter Torrigiani; Peter Thoryson; Piero Torrigiani.

Overview

Born at Florence in 1472, died at Seville in 1528.

In detail

The authority associates the name with Florentine School.

Works named in the authority record are An unknown man, perhaps a Florentine merchant, Bust of Bishop John Fisher and Bust of Henry VII.

Work by Pietro Torrigiano is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla, Rijksmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pietro Torrigiano”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q948332: Pietro Torrigiano

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