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Cosimo Fanzago

Cosimo Fanzago: Life and Legacy Early Life and Training Cosimo Fanzago was born in Clusone, Italy, in 1591. His family had a strong background in bronze-casting and architecture, providing an early foundation for his artistic pursuits. In 1608, he moved to Naples after a brief stay in Chieti, marking the beginning of his significant career in Southern Italy. Initially, Fanzago trained as a marble sculptor (*maestro di scultura d

i marmo*) under the Tuscan sculptor Angelo Landi, gaining essential skills in stonework and design. Artistic Development and Influences Fanzago’s early work included sculptural decorations for Neapolitan churches and chapels, such as the sepulchre monument of Mario Carafa. He later became an assistant to Giovanni Giacomo di Conforto, a leading architect in Naples, broadening his architectural expertise. His style was profoundl…