About
Colonial Brazil-born sculptor and architect whose works are seen in various churches of Brazil. He made Peter in Gethsemane, located in Congonhas.
Before Fame
He worked as a day laborer working on the Church of Our Lady of Carmel in the town of Ouro Preto.
Trivia
There is debate as to whether he actually existed or not.
Family Life
His father was a carpenter.
Associated With
He and Alex Atala are both from Brazil.