Paolo Emilio Besenzi

Paolo Emilio Besenzi (1608–1656) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect of the 17th century, born and active in Reggio Emilia.

He lived and worked as a painter, sculptor and architect in Reggio Emilia in the first half of the 17th century.

According to Tiraboschi he was sent to France for a short time, at the court of Louis XIII, who would have named him a knight.

He was buried in the now demolished church of Santa Maria Maddalena, for which he designed the main altar.

[2] Among the works by the artist were: In the Church of San Pietro, beyond the canvas of St Placido, are several sculptural works: He made also twelve apostles and four evangelists for the Confraternity of San Domenico;[5][6] the twelve apostles are lost.