Artists  > Carlo Maderno

Carlo Maderno

The architect chosen to complete St. Peter’s Cathedral, Maderno unified the competing visions in its creation and added a Baroque facade.

Dates
1556–1629
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Switzerland
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Baroque > Italian Baroque
Known For
Architecture > Church
Works of Art

Artists  > Carlo Maderno

Carlo Maderno

The architect chosen to complete St. Peter’s Cathedral, Maderno unified the competing visions in its creation and added a Baroque facade.

Dates
1556–1629
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Switzerland
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Baroque > Italian Baroque
Known For
Architecture > Church
Works of Art