Marco Antonio Canevalle
Marc Antonio Canevalle , also Marcantonio Canevalle , Czech Marek Antonín Canevalle (born September 28, 1652 in Lanzo, Italy , † February 15, 1711 in Prague ) was an Italian architect and builder .
Canevalle was in the service of the Habsburg monarchy during his time in office . He lived in Prague and designed several castles, churches and monasteries in the area between Friedland in Bohemia and Reichenberg . He was responsible for the Mnichovo Hradiště Castle . In addition, the Franciscan monastery was built in the Baroque style according to his designs in Hejnice . In Prague, the St. Ursula Church with the associated Ursuline monastery was built from 1674 to 1678 according to his designs.
literature
- Pavel Vlček: Encyklopedie architektů, stavitelů, zedníků a kamíků v Čechách , Prague 2004, page 761, ISBN 80-200-0969-8 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ See Detlev Ahrens: Prague: Culture and History of the "Golden City" , page 275.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Canevalle, Marco Antonio |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Canevalle, Marek Antonín (Czech); Canevalle, Marcantonio (alternative spelling); Canevalle, Marc Antonio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian architect and builder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 28, 1652 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lanzo, Italy |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 15, 1711 |
| Place of death | Prague |