Jules Cantini

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Jules Cantini
BornFebruary 2, 1826
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
DiedDecember 12, 1916
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
OccupationSculptor, philanthropist
Parent(s)Gaétan Cantini
Thérèse (Farci) Cantini

Jules Cantini (1826–1916) was a French sculptor and philanthropist.

Biography[]

Early life[]

Jules Cantini was born on February 2, 1826 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. His father was Gaétan Cantini, an Italian mason, and his mother, Thérèse (Farci) Cantini.

Career[]

Altar designed by Jules Cantini inside the Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul in Marseille

He was a sculptor. In 1903, he did a marble replica of Michelangelo's David, which can be seen near the Plages du Prado in Marseille.[1]

Some of his work can be found in Roman Catholic churches in Marseille. He designed the high altar inside the Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.[2] Additionally, he designed the altars in the Marseille Cathedral.[3] He also designed the altar in the . In 1886, he designed a statue of Saint Peter for Notre-Dame de la Garde.[4]

Moreover, he designed the fountain in the gardens of the in Meyreuil.[5][6][7]

In 1911, he donated the fountain on the Place Castellane, which was sculpted by André-Joseph Allar (1845-1926).[7][8] During its dedication on November 12, 1911, Bernard Cadenat (1853-1930), who served as the Mayor of Marseille from 1910 to 1912, compared him to , this, "doctor who donated his wealth for the restoration of the fortresses and the ramparts of the city" in the first century.[9]

Fountain of the Place Castellane donated by Jules Cantini

Personal life[]

He married Rose Lemasle on September 30, 1856.

Death[]

He died on December 12, 1916 in Marseille.

Legacy[]

  • The Musée Cantini is named in his honor; it is housed in his former private residence.[10]
  • The Avenue Jules Cantini in Marseille is named in his honor.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ Provence and the Cote D'Azur, Lonely Planet, 2010, p. 56 [1]
  2. ^ Dominique Auzias, Marseille 2013 Petit Futé, Le Petit Futé, 4 Apr 2013, p. 388 [2]
  3. ^ Liliane Counord, Jean-Paul Labourdette, Gérard Bernar, Dominique Auzias, Petit Futé Provence, Le Petit Futé, 2010, p. 256 [3]
  4. ^ Robert Levet, La vierge de la Garde au milieu des bastions, quatre siècles de cohabitation entre l’Eglise et l’Armée sur une colline de Marseille (1525-1941), Paul Tacussel (ed.), Marseille, 1994, pp. 154-155
  5. ^ Château Simone: The Castle
  6. ^ Dominique Auzias, Jean-Paul Labourdette, Tourisme et Vignoble en France, Le Petit Futé, 2012, p. 452 [4]
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Dominique Auzias, Jean-Paul Labourdette, 52 week-ends en France, Le Petit Futé, 2011, p. 304 [5]
  8. ^ Gérard Detaille, Jean Arrouye, Marseille: A Century of Pictures, Editions Parenthèses, 2000, p. xcviii [6]
  9. ^ Pierre Gallocher, Zigzags dans le passé, Tacussel, Marseille, 4 volumes, 1984, 1989, 1993, 1995, tome I p. 148
  10. ^ Williams, Roger (2006-01-26). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Provence & The Cote D'Azur. Dorling Kindersley Limited. ISBN 978-1-4053-1102-1.
  11. ^ "Avenue Jules Cantini · Marseille, France". Avenue Jules Cantini · Marseille, France. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
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