Ferdinando Sanfelice facts for kids
Ferdinando Sanfelice (born 1675 – died 1 April 1748) was an Italian architect and painter. He lived during the late Baroque period.
Sanfelice was born and died in Naples, Italy. He became one of the most important architects in Naples during the first half of the 1700s. He learned his skills from a famous artist named Francesco Solimena.
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Who Was Ferdinando Sanfelice?
Ferdinando Sanfelice was a talented architect. He was especially known for designing buildings that were not churches. These were often large homes for families. He also created special displays for big events.
His Famous Staircases
Sanfelice is most famous for the amazing staircases he designed. Before him, stairs were usually hidden away. But Sanfelice made them a main part of the building.
He often designed double staircases. These stairs were grand and beautiful. They became important features of the buildings themselves. Two examples are the stairs at Palazzo Sanfelice and Palazzo Serra di Cassano.
Notable Buildings by Sanfelice
Sanfelice designed many important buildings in Naples. His own home, the Palazzo Sanfelice, was built between 1723 and 1728. Another famous building is the Palazzo Serra di Cassano, finished around 1730.
He also worked on several churches in Naples. These include San Lorenzo Maggiore and San Giovanni a Carbonara. He also designed parts of the chapel at the Nunziatella military academy.
See also
- Santa Maria del Faro, a church in the Posillipo area of Naples, Italy
