About Giovanni Antonio Caldelli
Lived 1721 – 1790 (aged 69). Giovanni Antonio Caldelli was a Swiss painter.
Giovanni Antonio Caldelli (1721-1790) was an Italian-Swiss painter, active in both figure and quadratura painting.
Biography Born in Brissago in the Ticino in southern Switzerland. In Ticino, he painted for the church of San Gottardo in Intragna, and in the church of Sant'Antonio and in the Casa Orelli in Locarno. He also completed works for his own house in Brissago in 1772. He designed an altar of the Holy Virgin da Ponte (1773).
He was able to travel to the Austrian Netherlands for many years, working as both architect and decorative painter in Brussels, Antwerp, Namur, Spa, Floreffe Abbey, Sint-Truiden Abbey and Hamal Castle. He gained the patronage from Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine and Princess Carlotta his sister.
He is said to have merit as a Pittore di grido.
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Who was Giovanni Antonio Caldelli?
Swiss painter and decorator
When was Giovanni Antonio Caldelli born?
Giovanni Antonio Caldelli was born on 13 May 1721 in Brissago.
When did Giovanni Antonio Caldelli die?
Giovanni Antonio Caldelli died on 21 December 1790 in Brissago.
What was Giovanni Antonio Caldelli's occupation?
Giovanni Antonio Caldelli was a painter.
What nationality was Giovanni Antonio Caldelli?
Giovanni Antonio Caldelli was Swiss.
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