Who is Vincenzo Dimech?

Answer 1

(b 3 March 1768; d 19 Feb 1831). Maltese sculptor. He was the leading architectural sculptor of the early 19th century in Malta and was for some time Professor of Architecture and Sculpture in the School of Design at the University of Malta, in Msida. His most important public monument is the memorial to Judge Zammit at the Upper Barracca in Valletta, where he was assisted by his cousin, Ferdinando Dimech. His other works include the sculptures for the English Doric Revival temple at the Lower Barracca in Valletta, commemorating Sir Alexander Ball, the first British Civil Commissioner in Malta. He was also responsible for the complete sculptural decoration of the Royal Palace at Corfu.

Answer 2

Vincenzo Dimech (1768-1831) was a Maltese sculptor known for his religious and neoclassical works. He was influential in the development of Maltese artistic expression during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His sculptures can be found in various churches and public spaces in Malta.