Rosario Gagliardi

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Rosario Gagliardi
Born1698 (1698)
Died1762 (aged 63–64)
Noto, Kingdom of Sicily
NationalityItalian
OccupationArchitect
Bernini
. He worked mostly in the Sicilian Baroque beginning with the cathedral at Modica in 1702.

Works

When evaluating his work at San Giorgio in

Ragusa
(designed 1738, built 1744–66), it appears incredible that he was completely untravelled.

As the Sicilian baroque style evolved so too did the accomplishment of his work. The Church of San Giorgio is thought to be the prototype for all the other churches in the region.

Gagliardi was also responsible for numerous other churches and

palazzi in Noto
and other places on the island.

He died in Noto in 1762 aged 64 years old.

Further reading

  • Boscarino, Salvatore (1996). "Rosario Gagliardi e l'architettura in Sicilia nella prima metà del Settecento". Annali del Barocco in Sicilia. Gangemi Editore.