Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

Place: Montevarchi

Born: 1656

Death: 1740

Biography:

Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi or Massimiliano Soldani (15 July 1656 – 23 February 1740) was an Italian sculptor and medallist, mainly active in Florence. Born at Montevarchi, the son of an aristocratic Tuscan cavalry captain, Soldani was employed by the Medici for his entire career. He was the finest bronze caster in Europe during the late 17th centur...