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31.12.1797

Arrested along with Carlo Francesco Bassi in connection with riots in the Piazza di Spagna. Released the same day with the help of Francesco Piranesi.

Primary sources

  • Statement dated 1.1.1798 from Francesco Piranesi to Thorvaldsen.

Other references

  • Else Kai Sass: Thorvaldsens portrætbuster, Copenhagen 1963-65, Vol. I, p. 35.

Last updated 18.05.2017