Nicolas Cordier | |
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Born | 1567 |
Died | 1612 (aged 44–45) |
Known for | Sculpture |
Patron(s) | Pope Leo XI [1] |
Nicolas Cordier (1567–1612) was a sculptor from Lorraine working in Rome where he was also known as Niccolò da Lorena [2] or "il Franciosino" (the little Frenchman). [1] [3]
Cordier was born in Saint-Mihiel. As a sculptor, he primary produced religious-themed works which were executed for church commissions. Surviving works can be found in various prestigious churches of Rome and in The Louvre. He died in Rome in 1612.
Nicolas Cordier | |
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Born | 1567 |
Died | 1612 (aged 44–45) |
Known for | Sculpture |
Patron(s) | Pope Leo XI [1] |
Nicolas Cordier (1567–1612) was a sculptor from Lorraine working in Rome where he was also known as Niccolò da Lorena [2] or "il Franciosino" (the little Frenchman). [1] [3]
Cordier was born in Saint-Mihiel. As a sculptor, he primary produced religious-themed works which were executed for church commissions. Surviving works can be found in various prestigious churches of Rome and in The Louvre. He died in Rome in 1612.