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Santino Solari

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Interior of the octagonal dome of Salzburg Cathedral, designed by Solari
Crypt 31 (Petersfriedhof Salzburg): the grave of Santino Solari
Bust of Santino Solari

Santino Solari (1576 – April 10, 1646), was a Swiss architect and sculptor, who worked mainly in Austria. He was born in the Canton of Tessin, in Switzerland, near Lugano.[1]

In 1612, he was appointed chief architect of Salzburg by the archbishop Markus Sittikus. His work introduced Lombard early baroque to Austria. Solari died in Salzburg and is buried in the St. Peter's Cemetery there.[citation needed]

Works

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His son, Ignazio Solari, executed, together with Fra Donato Mascagni, the frescoes in the Salzburg Cathedral. He also painted the altar piece "Burial of Christ" on the north wall of the cathedral.

References

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  1. ^ "Solari - Enciclopedia". Treccani (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-30.