Anton Maria Maragliano
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Anton Maria Maragliano was an Italian
sculptor of the Baroque
period, known primarily for his wooden statues. He was born in Genoa
, where he led an important workshop.
He is called also Maraggiano by some ancient authors.
He pioneered important developments in the style of sculpting in wood, parallel to those driven by Filippo Parodi
in marble sculpture and Domenico Piola
in painting.
His workshop produced many typical religious sculptures, representing Madonna
s, figures of saints and narrative scenes from the Bible
. These are now preserved in many churches and sactuaries throughout Liguria
(mainly in Genoa
, Rapallo
, Chiavari
, Celle Ligure
, Savona
) and also in Spain.
For the Casacce (the Genoese confraternities) he also produced statues and crucifixes to be carried in processions on feast days.
Italy
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sculptor of the Baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
period, known primarily for his wooden statues. He was born in Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
, where he led an important workshop.
He is called also Maraggiano by some ancient authors.
He pioneered important developments in the style of sculpting in wood, parallel to those driven by Filippo Parodi
Filippo Parodi
Filippo Parodi was an Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, "Genoa's first and greatest native Baroque sculptor".-Biography:...
in marble sculpture and Domenico Piola
Domenico Piola
Domenico Piola was a Genoese painter of the Baroque period. His family studio was highly prolific.-Biography:Piola was an Italian painter, draughtsman, printmaker and designer...
in painting.
His workshop produced many typical religious sculptures, representing Madonna
Madonna (art)
Images of the Madonna and the Madonna and Child or Virgin and Child are pictorial or sculptured representations of Mary, Mother of Jesus, either alone, or more frequently, with the infant Jesus. These images are central icons of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox Christianity where Mary remains...
s, figures of saints and narrative scenes from the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
. These are now preserved in many churches and sactuaries throughout Liguria
Liguria
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...
(mainly in Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
, Rapallo
Rapallo
Rapallo is a municipality in the province of Genoa, in Liguria, northern Italy. As of 2007 it counts approximately 34,000 inhabitants, it is part of the Tigullio Gulf and is located in between Portofino and Chiavari....
, Chiavari
Chiavari
Chiavari is a town and comune on the Italian Riviera in the Province of Genoa, region of Liguria. It is situated near the mouth of the Entella River, in the center of a fertile plain surrounded by mountains except on the southwest, where it comes down to the Mediterranean Sea...
, Celle Ligure
Celle Ligure
Celle Ligure is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 30 km west of Genoa and about 8 km northeast of Savona...
, Savona
Savona
Savona is a seaport and comune in the northern Italian region of Liguria, capital of the Province of Savona, in the Riviera di Ponente on the Mediterranean Sea....
) and also in Spain.
For the Casacce (the Genoese confraternities) he also produced statues and crucifixes to be carried in processions on feast days.
Works
His works include:- St. FrancisFrancis of AssisiSaint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men's Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the lay Third Order of Saint Francis. St...
's Ecstasy in the Church of Padre Santo (St. Francesco Maria da Camporosso) in Genoa - Vision of St. Pascal Baylon in the church of Santissima Annunziata del Vastato in Genoa
- Procession statues of St. Anthony AbbotAnthony the GreatAnthony the Great or Antony the Great , , also known as Saint Anthony, Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, Abba Antonius , and Father of All Monks, was a Christian saint from Egypt, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers...
and St. Paul the First HermitPaul of ThebesPaul of Thebes, commonly known as Saint Paul the First Hermit or St Paul the Anchorite is regarded as the first Christian hermit...
, preserved in the church of St. Anthony Abbot (MeleMeleMele is a comune in the Province of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 21 km west of Genoa.Mele borders the following municipalities: Bosio, Genoa, Masone.-External links:*...
- Genoa) - St. Michael Archangel in the Oratory of San Michele (Celle LigureCelle LigureCelle Ligure is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 30 km west of Genoa and about 8 km northeast of Savona...
) - Figures of the cribNativity sceneA nativity scene, manger scene, krippe, crèche, or crib, is a depiction of the birth of Jesus as described in the gospels of Matthew and Luke...
at the Sanctuary of Madonnetta, in Genoa. - In CadizCádizCadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the homonymous province, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia....
: Madonna del Carmine,San Raffaele Archangel,Risen Christ - In Santa Margherita LigureSanta Margherita Ligurethumb|250px|Villa Durazzo.Santa Margherita Ligure is a comune in the province of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 km southeast of Genoa, in the Tigullio traditional area.left|220px|thumb|16th century castle....
three interesting works: Guardian AngelGuardian angelA guardian angel is an angel assigned to protect and guide a particular person or group. Belief in guardian angels can be traced throughout all antiquity...
and St. John Nepomucene at the Basilica of Santa Margherita and St. Erasmus at the Oratory of Sant'Erasmo. - A wooden Madonna preserved in the church of San Francesco alla Chiappetta at Bolzaneto (Genova)
- A wooden Madonna of San Giorgio at Bormida (Province of SavonaProvince of SavonaThe Province of Savona is a province in the Liguria region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Savona.-Overview:...
) (uncertainly attributed to him).