Desiderio Da Settignano Inserisci un
sensazioni, non
una galleria d'arte.
Scegli un'atmosfera e la stanza stessa risponderà: la luce si rinfresca o si scalda, l'aria cambia ritmo e solo le opere che racchiudono quella sensazione emergono dal buio. Tutto il resto recede nell'ombra.
Desiderio Da Settignano
Desiderio da Settignano: A Sculptor Shaped by Florentine Tradition Desiderio da Settignano (c. 1430 – 1464) stands as a testament to the dynamism of Renaissance sculpture, particularly within the vibrant artistic milieu of Florence. Born in Settignano, nestled on the slopes overlooking Lake Como, he emerged from a family deeply rooted in stonemasonry and craftsmanship—a lineage that profoundly shaped his artistic trajectory. While biog
raphical details remain somewhat sparse, scholarly consensus points to training primarily under Bernardo Rossellino and Antonio Rossellino’s workshop, establishing him firmly within the epicenter of Florentine artistic innovation. His matriculation into the arte dei maestri di pietra e legname, Florence's guild of stone and woodworkers, in 1453 solidified his connection to this influential institution and signaled his commitment to mas…
