Francesco Maria Ricchini

Francesco Maria Richini (also spelled Ricchini) was a prominent Italian Baroque architect in Milan. He was born in Milan, 9 Feb 1584; and died on 24 April 1658). He trained under Lorenzo Binago. Her received patronage under Cardinal Federico Borromeo, Archbishop of Milan.

Like his famous elder cousin, Carlo Borromeo, author of a guide to religious architecture, Federico promulgated classical or antique models. In Richini he found a deviation to the Baroque, as exemplified by his San Giuseppe and the palazzos Brera, Durini, and Annoni. His son, Gian Domenico, was also an architect. He is said to have been an early influence of Francesco Borromini.

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