Aleijadinho (1738 - 1814) - photo 1

Aleijadinho

Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho, was a renowned sculptor, carver, and architect in Colonial Brazil. His exceptional works adorned numerous churches across the country, showcasing a style influenced by Baroque and Rococo. Considered the greatest exponent of colonial art in Brazil, Aleijadinho is recognized internationally as a leading figure in Baroque art in the Americas.

Despite limited biographical information, his contributions are celebrated through the vast body of work he left behind. His creations, including carvings, architectural projects, reliefs, and statues, were concentrated in Minas Gerais, notably in Ouro Preto, Sabará, São João del-Rei, and Congonhas. The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Ouro Preto and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus of Matosinhos showcase some of his most significant works.

Date and place of birt:29 august 1738, Ouro Prêto, Brazil
Date and place of death:18 november 1814, Ouro Prêto, Brazil
Nationality:Brazil
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Architect, Sculptor, Stone cutter
Art style:Baroque, Rococo

Creators Brazil

Fabio Rogério Innecco (1936)
Fabio Rogério Innecco
1936
Jose Ignacio Garmendia (1841 - 1925)
Jose Ignacio Garmendia
1841 - 1925
Victor Brecheret (1894 - 1955)
Victor Brecheret
1894 - 1955
Tarsila do Amaral (1886 - 1973)
Tarsila do Amaral
1886 - 1973
Jean Leon Palliere (1823 - 1887)
Jean Leon Palliere
1823 - 1887
Beneditu Kalishtu (1853 - 1927)
Beneditu Kalishtu
1853 - 1927
Ferdinand Frick (1878 - 1939)
Ferdinand Frick
1878 - 1939
Cildo Meireles (1948)
Cildo Meireles
1948
Ismael Nery (1900 - 1934)
Ismael Nery
1900 - 1934
Lygia Clark (1920 - 1988)
Lygia Clark
1920 - 1988
Mary Vieira (1927 - 2001)
Mary Vieira
1927 - 2001
Antonio Dias (1944 - 2018)
Antonio Dias
1944 - 2018
Isaac Monteiro (1938 - 2008)
Isaac Monteiro
1938 - 2008
Beatriz Milhazes (1960)
Beatriz Milhazes
1960
Hélio Oiticica (1937 - 1980)
Hélio Oiticica
1937 - 1980
Abraham Louis Buvelot (1814 - 1888)
Abraham Louis Buvelot
1814 - 1888

Creators Baroque

Paul Scheurich (1883 - 1945)
Paul Scheurich
1883 - 1945
Constantino Brumidi (1805 - 1880)
Constantino Brumidi
1805 - 1880
Giacomo Bolognini (1664 - 1734)
Giacomo Bolognini
1664 - 1734
Christian Wilberg (1839 - 1882)
Christian Wilberg
1839 - 1882
Francesco Penso (Cabianca) (1666 - 1737)
Francesco Penso (Cabianca)
1666 - 1737
Domenico Peruzzini (1602 - ?)
Domenico Peruzzini
1602 - ?
Adriaan van der Burg (1693 - 1733)
Adriaan van der Burg
1693 - 1733
Gerard Valck (1652 - 1726)
Gerard Valck
1652 - 1726
Antonio Felice Ferrari (1667 - 1720)
Antonio Felice Ferrari
1667 - 1720
Giovanni Battista Merano (1632 - 1698)
Giovanni Battista Merano
1632 - 1698
Giovanni Battista Cimaroli (1687 - 1771)
Giovanni Battista Cimaroli
1687 - 1771
Anna Dorothea Therbusch (Lisiewski) (1721 - 1782)
Anna Dorothea Therbusch (Lisiewski)
1721 - 1782
William Elliott (1762 - 1854)
William Elliott
1762 - 1854
Lucas de Valdés (1661 - 1724)
Lucas de Valdés
1661 - 1724
Cornelis de Heem (1631 - 1695)
Cornelis de Heem
1631 - 1695
Petrus Schotanus (1601 - 1669)
Petrus Schotanus
1601 - 1669
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