Cosimo Morelli (1732 – February 26, 1812) was an Italian architect, active throughout thePapal States in aNeoclassic style.
He was born atImola. His father, also an architect, studied underGiovanni Domenico Trifogli. Cosimo is said to have studied geometry underVincenzo Savini.[1] Boni says of that Morelli was of avast genius, and enterprising, he advanced rapidly in his new career; firm of character, pleasant tract, witty expression, he obtained the affection and esteem of many illustrious person.
Morelli was the most prolific architect during thePontifical States of the mid-18th century. He was knighted by Pius IX.[2] thanks mostly to his relationship with theRomancuria and his ability to interpret and develop the tastes of his epoch. Under the tutelage ofPope Pius VII, Morelli build, renovated, and amplified numerous civic and religious buildings. He designed theArco Ganganelli in Santarcangelo Romagna. His fame, beyond his talent, was partly due to employing a “team” of artisans andpainters in his commissions, such asAlessandro Dalla Nave,Antonio Villa andAngelo Gottarelli, among others.
He died at Imola in 1812.
Other works include at theDuomo of Imola,Fermo Cathedral,Fossombrone Cathedral, andMacerata Cathedral, the church of Santo Stefano in Imola, of San Francesco inLugo; helped rebuild the Main parish of Ravenna, and the facade of San Pietro in Bologna; also the theaters ofIesi,Osimo,Forlì, Ferrara, Tor di Nona in Rome, and others. He helped design the palace of Anguissola in Piacenza, Silvestri in Macerata, and the facade of Palazzo Berio on via Toledo in Naples. He designed the civic hospital of Imola, the seminary of Subiaco, and the triumphal arch erected by San Arcangelo in honor of their fellow native, Clement XIV.
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