Name Paolo Besenzi Role Artist | Died 1656 | |
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Paolo Emilio Besenzi (1608–1656) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect. of the 17th century, born and active in Reggio. He trained with Francesco Albani, and friend and companion of Lionello Spada.
Among the works by the artist were a canvas depicting San Placido for the church of San Pietro, Reggio Emilia; and a canvas depicting St Simone and one of Saints Bernard and Catherine that once was atop the Altar of the Brusati at San Prospero. Among his sculptural works were the statues of Saints Peter and Prospero for the facade of San Prospero; and the stucco decoration for the altars of St Placido and St Giulia for the church of San Pietro; twelve apostles and four evangelists for the Confraternity of San Domenico It is said th helped design the reconstruction of Sant'Agostino. He was buried in the now demolished church of Santa Maria Maddalena, for which he designed the main altar.