Andrea Brustolon
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Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732) was the most important carver between the Seventeenth and the Eighteenth century in Venice. Born in Belluno, he became a master in carving, earning the title of “Michelangelo del legno” (Michelangelo
of wood) given to him by Honoré da Balzac. Despite working for a Venetian commission, there are many works kept in Belluno, like the altarpiece for San Pietro's church. The museum keeps some terracotta drafts, which still show the initial ideas. The 'Crocifissione' (crucifixion) of 1728, in preparation for San Pietro, the Portrait of Tiopo Piloni, of 1727, and the 'Grazia' (Grace), probably in preparation for one of the 'Allegorie Piloni', today a private collection. Belluno's Civic Museum also keeps the master's drawing album, and an exceptional document on the sculptor's work and inventive method of about 75 pages from his workshop.
of wood) given to him by Honoré da Balzac. Despite working for a Venetian commission, there are many works kept in Belluno, like the altarpiece for San Pietro's church. The museum keeps some terracotta drafts, which still show the initial ideas. The 'Crocifissione' (crucifixion) of 1728, in preparation for San Pietro, the Portrait of Tiopo Piloni, of 1727, and the 'Grazia' (Grace), probably in preparation for one of the 'Allegorie Piloni', today a private collection. Belluno's Civic Museum also keeps the master's drawing album, and an exceptional document on the sculptor's work and inventive method of about 75 pages from his workshop.
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