[Romano Fortunato Carapecchia] - Lucca, Denis De
Reference : 084100
(1999)
ISBN : 9990993009
Lucca, Denis De: Carapecchia: Master of Baroque Architecture in early eighteenth century Malta. Sta Venera: Midsea Books, 1999. 292pp 25 colour and 105 monochrome plates, 73 colour and 83 monochrome illustrations. Cloth. 30.8x23.8cms. Monograph on this Roman-born architect who studied under Carlo Fontana and moved to Malta in 1707 where, because of the Pope's intervention, he worked for the Grand Master of the ruling Hospitaller Knights of St John. He was commissioned to transform Valetta and the surrounding area. Examines his life, work and continuing influence on the architecture of the island.
Monograph on this Roman-born architect who studied under Carlo Fontana and moved to Malta in 1707 where, because of the Pope's intervention, he worked for the Grand Master of the ruling Hospitaller Knights of St John. He was commissioned to transform Valetta and the surrounding area. Examines his life, work and continuing influence on the architecture of the island. Text in English