About Santo Calegari
Lived 1662 – 1717 (aged 54–55). Santo Calegari was a painter, sculptor, engraver and wood engraver.
Santo Calegari (1662–1717) was an Italian sculptor of the late Baroque period who was mainly active in Brescia.
He trained with Alessandro Algardi. His son, Alessandro (1698–1777), was also a sculptor.
The statue of Angela Merici was erected in the main square of Desenzano del Garda in 1772, by Gelfino Calegari.
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Who was Santo Calegari?
Italian sculptor (1662-1717)
When was Santo Calegari born?
Santo Calegari was born in 1662 in Brescia.
When did Santo Calegari die?
Santo Calegari died in 1717 in Brescia.
What was Santo Calegari's occupation?
Santo Calegari was a painter, sculptor, engraver and wood engraver.
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