Description: (Italian Architect)
Carlo Maderno, an Italian architect, made significant contributions to Baroque architecture by shaping the Italian Baroque style through his work on renowned buildings like Santa Susanna, St. Peter's Basilica, and Sant'Andrea della Valle. His innovative façades have had a lasting impact on the architectural world, establishing him as a key figure in the development of Baroque design. Although occasionally associated with the sculptor Stefano Maderno, the exact nature of their relationship is still a topic of debate.