Roman Baroque Sculpture for the Knights of Malta

by Keith Sciberras

This book, now in its second revised edition, studies the mechanics of patronage of Roman Baroque sculpture produced for the Knights of the Order of St John and discusses the extent of such patronage together with the artistic and historical importance of the works commissioned. Leading artists such as Alessandro Algardi, Ciro Ferri and Melchiorre Caf are thoroughly examined and new attributions to others are made. Moreover, Sciberras research sheds...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9993273961
• ISBN13: 9789993273967
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Midsea Books
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.7" x 9.4"