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Rinaldo Bonanno

1545 – 1590

Italian sculptor and architect

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Lived 1545 – 1590 (aged 44–45). Rinaldo Bonanno was a sculptor, architect and restorer.

Tomb of Gaspare Ricciulli Del Fosso, 1588, Duomo di Reggio Calabria. Rinaldo Bonanno (1545-1600) was an Italian sculptor. Born in Raccuja, he is notable for his work in Sicily in the second half of the 16th century. His whole oeuvre was heavily influenced by the Tuscan tradition and the style of Michelangelo, but combined these with elements of the late Gothic style (as seen in the expressive drapery) and influences from the work of Gagini. Despite his 'archaizing' traits, he is considered one of the best sculptors active in that era in Sicily.

In 1580 he also worked at Massa for prince Alberico Cibo and in Carrara on the construction of the Grondine canal. He also produced several wood and marble sculptures for churches in Sicily and southern Calabria. He married the daughter of Andrea Calamech and followed in that artist's footsteps by becoming not only a sculptor but also an architect, producing designs for works such as the facade of the Madre church in Alì (1584) and stage sets.

Works Province of Messina

Province of Reggio Calabria

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Born
1545, Raccuja
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Died
1590, Messina

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Italian sculptor and architect (1545-1600)

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Rinaldo Bonanno was born in 1545 in Raccuja.

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Rinaldo Bonanno died in 1590 in Messina.

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Rinaldo Bonanno was a sculptor, architect and restorer.

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· Wikipedia: Rinaldo Bonanno

· Wikidata: Q2153310

· DBpedia: Rinaldo Bonanno

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