Leoni, Leone

Leoni, Leone

▪ Italian sculptor
born 1509, Arezzo, republic of Florence [Italy]
died 1590, Milan

      Florentine sculptor, goldsmith, and medalist who had significant influence on Spanish sculpture.

      During much of his career, Leoni was master of the imperial mint in Milan. His portrait medals of the Spanish court and his work on the high altar of the palace-monastery of El Escorial, produced in collaboration with his son Pompeo, have a refined, classical quality. Leoni's “Bust of Emperor Charles V” (1553–55) shows his powers of observation and deep sensitivity.

      Other well-known works include “Charles V Restraining Fury” (1549–55) and “Charles V Triumphant over Discord,” which has removable armour. Leoni's palatial residence in Milan, Casa Degli Omenoni (1565–70), is a tribute to the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius; six larger-than-life-size sculptures of barbarians (possibly representing Aurelius' conquests) project from the house's facade.

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