Melchiorre Cafà
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Melchiorre Cafà (1636–1667), born Melchiorre Gafà and also known as Caffà, Gafa, Gaffar or Gafar,[lower-alpha 1] was a Maltese Baroque sculptor. Cafà began a promising career in Rome but this was cut short by his premature death following a work accident. He was the older brother of the architect Lorenzo Gafà.
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Melchiorre Gafà | |
Born | 1636 |
Died | 4 September 1667 (aged 31) |
Cause of death | Work accident |
Resting place | San Biagio della Pagnotta, Rome |
Nationality | Maltese |
Occupation | Sculptor |
Style | Baroque |
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Relatives | Lorenzo Gafà (brother) |
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