Carlo Maderno

Carlo Maderno (1556 - January 30 1629) was an Italian architect born in Capolago near Milan. He was the brother of Stefano Maderno.

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1556 - January 30 - 1629 - Italian - Architect - Capolago - Milan - Stefano Maderno

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Maderno began his career in the marble industry before assisting his uncle Domenico Fontana in Rome from 1588. His first piece, in 1596, was the façade of the Santa Susanna church, often considered to be the first piece in the Baroque movement. This façade won the attention of Pope Paul V, allowing him to take part in the construction of the St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, modifying Michelangelo's initial plans. The formulation is as massive as the church, and constructed to allow for Papal blessings from above. Criticisms has been made that the extension of the basilica (grown from a Greek cross to a Latin cross) impedes the scenic dome from being seen when approaching the church.

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Marble - Domenico Fontana - 1588 - 1596 - Santa Susanna - Baroque - Pope Paul V - St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican - Michelangelo

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His other works include Santa Maria della Vittoria, with its second largest dome in Rome, Sant'Andrea della Valle, Palazzo Barberini, Palazzo Mattei, and Quirinal Palace, all in Rome, and the Papal palace in Castel Gandolfo.

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Santa Maria della Vittoria - Sant'Andrea della Valle - Palazzo Barberini - Palazzo Mattei - Quirinal Palace - Rome - Castel Gandolfo

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