Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli

Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli
Possible self-portrait (1732)
Born
Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli

(1666-01-11)January 11, 1666
Died(1744-11-18)November 18, 1744
NationalityItalian
Known forSculpture, architecture

Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli (11 January 1666 – 18 November 1744) was an Italian sculptor and architect. Born in Italy, he moved in 1716 to Russia, where he worked until his death. His most famous works include the Monument to Peter I (St. Michael's Castle) and a wax figure and several busts of Peter the Great. His son Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli became a prominent architect in Russia.[1]

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