Desiderio da Settignano
(1430–1464) Italian artist (1430-1464)
Desiderio da Settignano (Italy, 1430–1464) is listed in the catalogue as a sculptor. By year of birth, Desiderio da Settignano belongs to the chapter ‘The Renaissance’ in this site’s history of art.
Desiderio da Settignano was born in Settignano and died in Florence.
The best-known works include ‘Mary Magdalene by Desiderio da Settignano’, ‘Laughing Boy’, ‘Marsuppini monument’, and ‘bust of Marietta Strozzi’. The catalogue has one work by Desiderio da Settignano with a free image. The dated work is from 1455. Andrew W. Mellon collection holds at least one work by Desiderio da Settignano.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Fra Carnevale, Antonio Rossellino, Mäster E. S., Nicolas Froment, and Bartolomeo Vivarini.