About Domenico Poggini
Lived 1520 – 1590 (aged 70). Domenico Poggini was a sculptor, medalist, engraver, goldsmith and poet.
Domenico Poggini (1520–1590) was an Italian sculptor, engraver, medallist, goldsmith, and poet.
Poggini was born in Florence. His father Michele Poggini and brother Giampaolo Poggini were also artists. In 1556 he was appointed diecutter for the Florentine Mint. In 1588 he was appointed chief engraver at the mint in Rome by Pope Sixtus V. He died in Rome 1590. Some of his works can be seen at the British Museum.
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Who was Domenico Poggini?
Italian artist (1520-1590)
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Domenico Poggini was born on 24 August 1520 in Florence.
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Domenico Poggini died on 28 October 1590 in Rome.
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Domenico Poggini was a sculptor, medalist, engraver, goldsmith and poet.
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