Andrea Brustolon

Andrea Brustolon (Belluno, 1662 - 1732) was a Venetian Baroque sculptor. After training in Venice and possibly residing in Rome, Brustolon became known for his magnificent wooden furniture, commissioned by Venetian nobles. Starting from 1720, in Belluno, he created wooden altars for local churches. Balzac called him the "Michelangelo of wood." His works for the Venier family (1690-1700) and sacred sculptures in Venice, Belluno, and Pieve di Val di Zoldo attest to his mastery. His works in San Pietro, Belluno, include the death of Saint Francis Xavier and the crucifixion. One of his most significant works is the allegorical sculpture "Tizio," preserved in Asolo. Brustolon was a master of wood, with works that express strength and pathos, evident also in the Altar of the Souls in Pieve di Val di Zoldo.