About Giuseppe Torretto
Lived 1661 – 1743 (aged 81–82). Giuseppe Torretto was an Italian sculptor.
Giuseppe Torretto or Torretti (1661 in Pagnano – 1743 in Venice) was an Italian sculptor of statues and intaglios.
Mainly working in Venice, statues by him can be found in the churches of Santa Maria Formosa, I Gesuiti, Santa Maria di Nazareth and San Stae among others. The side walls of the Manin Chapel at Udine have stone high-reliefs by him showing scenes from the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He also founded a notable studio, which was kept going after his death by his grandchildren Giuseppe Bernardi and Giovanni Ferrari, whose students included Antonio Canova.
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Who was Giuseppe Torretto?
Italian artist (1664-1743)
When was Giuseppe Torretto born?
Giuseppe Torretto was born in 1661 in Asolo.
When did Giuseppe Torretto die?
Giuseppe Torretto died on 13 December 1743 in Venice.
What was Giuseppe Torretto's occupation?
Giuseppe Torretto was a sculptor.
What nationality was Giuseppe Torretto?
Giuseppe Torretto was Italian.
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