Lorenzo Mattielli

Lorenzo Mattielli is born in Vicenza, Veneto in 1687. As a sculptor he operates principally north of the Alps. His sculptures can be found in Vienna – at the Hofburg, Palais Schwarzenberg and Karlskirche (St. Charles’ Church) among others - as well as in Melk, Klosterneuburg and Mariazell. In July 1714 Mattielli is named imperial court sculptor. In 1738 he switches to the court of Frederick August II in Dresden. He dies in Dresden in 1748.