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Filippo della Valle
The Sculptor of Roman Grandeur Filippo della Valle stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of late Baroque and early Neoclassical Rome, remembered primarily for his contributions to monumental sculpture and his role in shaping the aesthetic sensibilities of the 18th century. Born in Florence in 1698 into an aristocratic Roman lineage, his life was destined for the heights of artistic achievement. His early years were shape
d by a privileged education, deeply influenced by his father, Giovanni Battista Foggini, a celebrated sculptor who instilled in him a profound reverence for classical ideals and meticulous craftsmanship. This familial legacy provided the foundation upon which Filippo would build a career defined by both technical mastery and an intellectual pursuit of beauty. The trajectory of della Valle’s talent took him from the Florentine workshop…
