francesco mochi (1580 – 1654)
Francesco Mochi (1580-1654) was a pivotal Italian Baroque sculptor known for his dramatic, emotive works in Rome & Orvieto. Master of bronze casting, famed for the Farnese equestrian statues and St. Veronica at St. Peter's Basilica. A forerunner of H
Piazza Cavalli (Piacenza, Italy)
Discover Piazza Cavalli in Piacenza, Italy! Admire Baroque equestrian statues by Francesco Mochi & Palazzo Gotico. Explore art, history & the 45th parallel in this majestic square.
About this artwork
- Title: Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese
- Artist: francesco mochi
- Year: 1620
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Piazza Cavalli
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Early Baroque
- Corpus context: authority , baroque drama
- Keywords: roman emperor , italian sculpture , baroque style