Giocondo Albertolli

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Giocondo Albertolli (1742-1840) was an Italian architect, painter, and sculptor of the Neoclassic period. Born into a the family of artists at Bedano. He studied at Parma under a sculptor, and also in the Academy, and became known for his ornamental architectural decorations. He was elected, in 1776, professor of ornament to the Milan Academy, but he resigned the post in 1812 on account of failing eyesight. In 1809 Napoleon made him a Knight of the Iron Crown. Albertolli was much employed in decorating palaces, churches, and public buildings in Italy, and gave a new impetus to the art of ornamental design in that country. His paintings are scarce. A ' Madonna and Child ' by him is in the church of St. Roch at Milan, in which city he died. His son, Rafaello was an engraver.

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