Antonio Brilla

Antonio Brilla
Born 22 September 1813
Savona
Died 8 February 1891
Savona
Nationality Italian
Known for Sculpture
The finding of the empty tomb of Christ at Sacro Monte di Crea
Flagellation of Christ

Antonio Brilla (Savona, 22 September 1813 Savona, 8 February 1891) was a prolific Italian sculptor and ceramic artist mainly active in Liguria. He travelled in 1838 to Florence to study masterworks, where he met Giovanni Duprè and Lorenzo Bartolini. He returned to Savona to establish a studio. Two of Antonio's sons also were artists.

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