Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656 - 1740)
1656-07-15Montevarchi, Italy1740-02-23Montevarchi, ItalyItaly
Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
Massimiliano Soldani or Massimiliano Soldani Benzi was an Italian baroque sculptor and medallist, mainly active in Florence. Soldani developed into one of the finest bronze casters of his time in Europe. Though first specialising as a medallist, Soldani also produced bronze reliefs, bronze vases and free-standing figures and busts.
Date and place of birt: | 15 july 1656, Montevarchi, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 23 february 1740, Montevarchi, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Animalist, Medalist, Portraitist, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Florentine School |
Genre: | Animalistic, Portrait sculpture, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque |
Medium: | Bronze, Patinated bronze, Porcelain, Stone, Terracotta |