François Duquesnoy
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François Duquesnoy (1597-1643) was a Flemish sculptor who worked in Rome and became, alongside Bernini and Algardi, one of the three leading sculptors of the Roman Baroque. Born in Brussels, he moved to Rome in 1618 and earned the nickname "il Fiammingo" (the Fleming).
Duquesnoy's style is more restrained and classical than Bernini's, closer to Algardi's approach. His marble St. Susanna (1629-33) in Santa Maria di Loreto is considered his masterpiece, praised for its quiet dignity. He was also beloved for his small ivory and bronze putti (cherubs), which collectors across Europe eagerly acquired.
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About François Duquesnoy
Duquesnoy's marble St. Susanna in Rome is his masterpiece. He was also famous for his small ivory and bronze putti (cherubs), which were collected across Europe and widely imitated.
Duquesnoy favored a more classically restrained approach than Bernini's dramatic theatricality. His figures are calmer and more idealized, earning him admirers who preferred classical beauty over Baroque emotion.
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