Giovanni Manzolini [SEP] place of birth
Giovanni Manzolini
Giovanni Manzolini (1700-1755) was a Bolognese artist, an expert maker of wax anatomical models and a professor of anatomy at the University of Bologna.
His wife Anna Morandi Manzolini also became a well-known maker of wax anatomical models.
Early years.
Giovanni Manzolini was born in 1700 in Bologna, the son of a shoemaker.
As a young man he helped his father in his trade.
In 1736 he married Anna Morandi (1716-1774), whom he had
his place. She became professor of anatomy upon his death in 1755. Knowledge of her talent in molding anatomical models spread throughout Europe and she was invited to the court of Catherine II of Russia as well as other royal courts. It became her major turning point in her life. In order to learn anatomy, she had to dissect cadavers, which was extremely difficult for her, but she overcame her fears. Giovanni Manzolini was so encouraged by her and her accomplishments that he again returned to his work. They were recognized