Francesco Conti (painter)

Francesco Conti (1681–1760) was an Italian painter.[1]

Biography

Conti was born in Florence, Italy, and spent some time studying art in Rome. He specialized in painting religious-themed works. He studied primarily under Giovanni Maria Morandi and Carlo Maratta. In 1738 he painted one of his most renowned works Madonna and Child with St. Sylvester the Pope, St. Paul and St. Catherine of Alexandria. He continued to paint up until his death in 1760.

Among his pupils was Anna Bacherini Piattoli.[2]

Gallery

The death of King Josiah
Madonna presenting the Christ Child to St. Felix of Cantalice
Saint Joseph with the Christ Child
The Holy Family returns to Nazareth from Egypt
The Crucifixion of Jesus
Pietà
Allegory of Music
A Gentleman

References

Berti, Federico. "Francesco Conti (1681-1760)" (Firenze: Edifir, 2010)
Profile of Anna Bacherini Piattoli in the Dictionary of Pastellists Before 1800.

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[1] Berti, Federico. "Francesco Conti (1681-1760)" (Firenze: Edifir, 2010)

[2] Profile of Anna Bacherini Piattoli in the Dictionary of Pastellists Before 1800.