Agostino Cornacchini, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Agostino Cornacchini

Italian artist (1686-1754)

Date of Birth: 27-Aug-1686

Place of Birth: Pescia, Tuscany, Italy

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1754

Profession: painter, sculptor

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Agostino Cornacchini (August 27, 1686 – 1754) was an Italian sculptor and painter of the Rococo period, active mainly in Rome. He was born in Pescia and died in Rome.
In 1712, Cornacchini established himself in the household of his uncle, Cardinal Carlo Agostino Fabbroni, who until 1720 provided Cornacchini with a studio, lodgings and an income.
His masterpiece is the equestrian statue of Charlemagne at the base of the Scala Regia on the entrance to the Vatican Palace, which sits opposite Bernini's equestrian Constantine.
His works can also be found in Orvieto Cathedral and in the Basilica of Superga in Turin.