Agostino Cornacchini facts for kids
Agostino Cornacchini was a talented Italian artist who lived a long time ago, from 1686 to 1754. He was mainly a sculptor, meaning he created amazing statues, but he also painted. He worked during a time called the Rococo period, mostly in the city of Rome.
Early Life and Career
Agostino Cornacchini was born in a town called Pescia, Italy. He later moved to Rome, where he spent most of his career and also passed away.
In 1712, when he was about 26 years old, Cornacchini moved in with his uncle, Cardinal Carlo Agostino Fabbroni. A cardinal is a very important leader in the Catholic Church. His uncle helped him a lot by giving him a place to live, a studio to work in, and money until 1720. This support allowed Agostino to focus on his art.
Famous Works
Cornacchini's most famous work is the impressive equestrian statue of Charlemagne. An equestrian statue shows a person riding a horse. This large statue can be found at the bottom of the Scala Regia, which is a grand staircase at the entrance to the Vatican Palace in Vatican City.
His statue of Charlemagne stands opposite another famous horse statue by a different artist named Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This shows how important and skilled Cornacchini was to have his work placed next to such a well-known artist.
You can also find Agostino Cornacchini's sculptures in other important buildings in Italy. Some of his art is in the Orvieto Cathedral and in the Basilica of Superga in Turin.
Gallery
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Sleeping Endymion, 1716, Cleveland Museum of Art
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Nativity, 1712–20, Biblioteca Fabroniana, Pistoia
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Archangel Michael, 1729, Orvieto Cathedral
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See also
In Spanish: Agostino Cornacchini para niños
- Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (Cornacchini)
Sources
- St Peter's Basilica statue
