Benedetto da Rovezzano facts for kids
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Benedetto Grazzini (born 1474, died around 1552) was a talented Italian artist. He was an architect and a sculptor. Most of his work was done in Florence, Italy. People often called him Benedetto da Rovezzano. He was born in Pistoia in 1474. He took the name Rovezzano from the area of Florence where he lived.
Amazing Artworks
Benedetto da Rovezzano created many important pieces. His most famous works include:
- The Pandolfini Chapel and the cloister at the Badia Fiorentina.
- Parts of the monument for St. John Gualbert. He also made a chimney. These are now in the Bargello Museum.
- The main entrance (portal) of the Church of Santi Apostoli.
- A marble cenotaph (a monument for someone buried elsewhere) for Pier Soderini. This is in the church of the Carmine.
- The Tabernacle of St. John the Evangelist in Santa Maria del Fiore.
- Three special carvings called bas-reliefs in the church of San Salvi.
Work in England
Benedetto da Rovezzano also worked in England. In 1524, Pope Leo X sent twelve round clay artworks (terra cotta medallions) by Benedetto to Cardinal Wolsey. Later that year, Benedetto himself traveled to England.
Cardinal Wolsey asked Benedetto to build a large tomb for him. However, Wolsey lost his power before the tomb was finished. King Henry VIII of England then ordered that the tomb be completed. Years later, King Charles I of England wanted to be buried in it. But the tomb stayed empty for a long time. Finally, Admiral Nelson was buried in it much later.
Benedetto also designed four bronze angels for Wolsey's tomb. These angels were found later. They are now kept at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
See also
In Spanish: Benedetto da Rovezzano para niños
