Artists  > Giacomo della Porta

Giacomo della Porta

An architect involved in many important buildings in Rome, Della Porta is best known for his facade of Il Gesù, moving from Mannerist to Baroque.

Dates
1532–1602
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Mannerism > Italian Mannerism
Known For
Architecture > Church, Palace
Sculpture
Works of Art

Artists  > Giacomo della Porta

Giacomo della Porta

An architect involved in many important buildings in Rome, Della Porta is best known for his facade of Il Gesù, moving from Mannerist to Baroque.

Dates
1532–1602
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Mannerism > Italian Mannerism
Known For
Architecture > Church, Palace
Sculpture
Works of Art