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Portrait of Foggini, Giovanni Battista

Foggini, Giovanni Battista

1652–1725

Nationality: Grand Duchy of Tuscany

Born: 1652, Florence

Died: 1725, Florence

Gender: male

Movements

Baroque

Occupations

sculptor

architect

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Biography

Foggini was the foremost sculptor of Baroque Florence. After Pietro Tacca's death, he was appointed grand ducal sculptor and later became the court architect. His only rival was Massimiliano Soldani. Comment on works: Sculptor

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Notable Works

Bust of Amerigo Vespucci
Cardinal Gian Carlo de' Medici
Portrait of Cosimo III de' Medici
Portrait of Cosimo the 3rd de' Medici

Artworks

91 artworks

Design for a Sculptural Ornament With an Eagle, Volutes and Leaves.

Design for a Sculptural Ornament With an Eagle, Volutes and Leaves.

1652–1725

Design for the Right Half of an Overdoor Decoration with a Bust

Design for the Right Half of an Overdoor Decoration with a Bust

1652–1725

Design for an Overdoor or the Top of a Niche with a Bust and Garland-bearing Putti

Design for an Overdoor or the Top of a Niche with a Bust and Garland-bearing Putti

1652–1725

Design for a Console or Capital with a Cherub

Design for a Console or Capital with a Cherub

1652–1725

Design for Vase with Eagles

Design for Vase with Eagles

1652–1725

Design for an Equestrian Statue in a Cartouche (recto); Sketches for a Frieze with Sea-Shells and Floral Ornament (verso).

Design for an Equestrian Statue in a Cartouche (recto); Sketches for a Frieze with Sea-Shells and Floral Ornament (verso).

1652–1725

Design for a Term Shaped like a Winged Female Figure

Design for a Term Shaped like a Winged Female Figure

1652–1725

View in 3/4 of a Design for a Headpiece Decorated with a Shell and Large Plume

View in 3/4 of a Design for a Headpiece Decorated with a Shell and Large Plume

1652–1725

Design for an Entrance Portal

Design for an Entrance Portal

1652–1725

Two Views of a Design for a Shallow (Drinking?) Bowl wih Handles

Two Views of a Design for a Shallow (Drinking?) Bowl wih Handles

1652–1725

Medici Coat of Arms on top of a Window of Door Frame

Medici Coat of Arms on top of a Window of Door Frame

1652–1725

Design for a Term shaped like a Winged Female Figure

Design for a Term shaped like a Winged Female Figure

1652–1725

Design for a Proscenium or Alcove

Design for a Proscenium or Alcove

1652–1725

Design for a Frame Decorated with a Shell Motif

Design for a Frame Decorated with a Shell Motif

1652–1725

Design for the Upper Half of a Wall Elevation with a Semicircular Window

Design for the Upper Half of a Wall Elevation with a Semicircular Window

1652–1725

Design for a Decorative Oval Frame (Recto). Half sketch for a Decorative Oval Frame (Verso).

Design for a Decorative Oval Frame (Recto). Half sketch for a Decorative Oval Frame (Verso).

1652–1725

Design for a Proscenium or Monumental Alcove

Design for a Proscenium or Monumental Alcove

1652–1725

Design for a Lidded Gadrooned Vase with Satyr Heads Holding Garlands

Design for a Lidded Gadrooned Vase with Satyr Heads Holding Garlands

1652–1725

Design for the Top of an Arch, Decorated with a Cherub (recto); Design for the Frame of a Frieze (verso)

Design for the Top of an Arch, Decorated with a Cherub (recto); Design for the Frame of a Frieze (verso)

1652–1725

Sheet with sketches and designs for two vases, three classical heads en profil and two slave figures (recto); Design for a Vase and a Nude Male Figure (verso)

Sheet with sketches and designs for two vases, three classical heads en profil and two slave figures (recto); Design for a Vase and a Nude Male Figure (verso)

1652–1725

Design for an Alcove with a Coat of Arms Flanked by Putti Bearing a Crown, Supported by Pilasters with Human Heads in Capitals

Design for an Alcove with a Coat of Arms Flanked by Putti Bearing a Crown, Supported by Pilasters with Human Heads in Capitals

1652–1725

Design for an Altar with a Painting of the Adoration of the Shepherds and God the Father Above

Design for an Altar with a Painting of the Adoration of the Shepherds and God the Father Above

1652–1725

Design for an Casket heavily decorated Foliate Scrolls, Garlands and a Satyr Mask

Design for an Casket heavily decorated Foliate Scrolls, Garlands and a Satyr Mask

1652–1725

Design for a Cartouche

Design for a Cartouche

1652–1725