Pier Francesco Silvani

Architect

1620 – 1685

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Who was Pier Francesco Silvani?

Pier Francesco Silvani was an Italian architect and designer, active during the Baroque period, in Florence and other sites in Tuscany.

He was the son of the architect Gherardo Silvani. Pier Francesco worked on San Gaetano and in the refurbishment of San Marco in Florence, as well as in collaboration with Giovanni Battista Foggini, the aisle and high altar for the Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri in Pisa. He also added Baroque touches to Bernardo Buontalenti's garden behind the Palazzo Corsini in Florence.

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Born
1620
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Nationality
  • Italy
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Lived in
  • Florence
Died
1685

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on July 23, 2013

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