Desiderio da Settignano
Italian artist (1430-1464)
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Summary
Desiderio da Settignano was born on January 1, 1430[1], in Settignano[2]. He died on January 16, 1464[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (394 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Italy[7]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[8]
- Notable work: Mary Magdalene by Desiderio da Settignano[9], Laughing Boy[10], Marsuppini monument[11], bust of Marietta Strozzi[12], Bust of a young woman[13], Chimney piece, by workshop of Desiderio da Settignano[14], The Virgin and Child[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Desiderio da Settignano[17]
- Given name: Desiderio[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Desiderio da Settignano[19]
- Described at URL: https://www.getty.edu/news/getty-museum-acquires-bust-young-boy-by-desiderio-da-settignano/[20], http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/invsculturebargello/inventario.asp[21], https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-desiderio-da-settignano[22]
- Partner in business or sport: Andrea del Verrocchio[23]
- Described by source: Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[27]
- Commons Creator page: Desiderio da Settignano[28]
- Name: Desiderio da Settignano[29], Disiderio[30], Desiderio[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[32]
Why It Matters
Desiderio da Settignano has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Desiderio da Settignano born?
Desiderio da Settignano's place of birth was Settignano[2].
Where did Desiderio da Settignano die?
Desiderio da Settignano died in Florence[4].
What did Desiderio da Settignano do for work?
Desiderio da Settignano worked as a sculptor[5].