- Bartolomeo Avanzini
Bartolomeo Avanzini (1608-1658) was an Italian architect of the
Baroque period, active mainly inModena ,Sassuolo andReggio Emilia .The design for the
Palazzo Ducale of Modena has been attributed to Avanzini, though between 1631-4Girolamo Rainaldi played a role in the initial plans. There appear to have been comments made on the construction by Borromini, Cortona, andBernini . The latter viewed progress during a stop in Modena in 1665.Camillo-Guarino Guarini also played a role after 1680.Other works by Avanzini:
* Palazzo Ducale (
Ducal palace of Sassuolo ) -Sassuolo * Palazzo Vescovile (Bishop's Palace) -
Reggio Emilia * Palazzo Busetti in
Reggio Emilia (?)* Chiesa dei Santi Carlo e Agata -
Reggio Emilia (?)ource
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