Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654), artist

Alessandro Algardi (1598-1654) was an Italian artist. Born in Bologna. Succeeded Bernini as papal court sculptor in 1644. Died in 1654.

Works

Sculptures

• St. John the Evangelist (1629 Algardi), art

• St. Mary Magdalene (1629 Algardi), art

• St Paul (1649 Algardi), art

• St. John the Evangelist (1650 Algardi), art

• St. Mary Magdalene (1650 Algardi), art

• Beheading of St Paul (1650 Algardi), art

• Meeting of Leo I and Attila (1653 Algardi), art

Biography

• Wikipedia