@paulinepark.bsky.social#FrancescoBorromini was born #OnThisDay in 1599, becoming one of the leading #architects of the #Baroque & creating #architecture of subtle magnificence before his suicide at the age of 67 in 1667, such as the the church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane in Rome:
@francogafforelli.bsky.social"Chi segue altri non gli va mai inanzi. Ed io al certo non mi sarei posto a questa professione col fine d'esser solo copista."
Francesco Borromini
Nata a Bissone il 25 settembre 1599
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@danettehitznewton.bsky.socialHappy Birthday, Francesco Borromini! What, if anything, do you like about his art? Let me know in the comments! #artistbirthday #francescoborromini