Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)

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Francesco Albani

Francesco Albani was a renowned Italian painter and fresco artist. He is celebrated for his contributions to the academic Bolognese school, which was profoundly influenced by the Carracci family, under whom Albani trained. Albani's artistic journey began at the young age of 12, marking the start of a career that would see him become one of the 17th-century's most esteemed Bolognese masters.

Francesco Albani's style is characterized by its lyricism and often features cherubic figures, a trait that became his signature. Despite not embracing the monumentality or tenebrism prevalent in the works of his contemporaries, his thematic appeal and mannerist elegance have earned him a place in art history. His works often comprise mythological and religious scenes, executed with a refined and lyrical view of nature. This approach helped disseminate the classical ideals prominent in Carracci's landscapes.

Among Francesco Albani's notable works are his frescoes in the Hall of Aeneas at Palazzo Fava in Bologna and Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome, and his paintings "The Judgment of Paris" and "The Toilet of Venus". His works can be found in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Museo del Prado, Galleria Borghese in Rome, and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

Francesco Albani's influence extended beyond his lifetime, with his classicising and idealised scenes finding favor with 18th-century French painters and collectors. However, his popularity waned during the 19th century. Despite this, his work remains an integral part of the study of Baroque art, particularly in understanding the transition from Mannerism to Baroque styles​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, the legacy of Francesco Albani presents an opportunity to explore a pivotal moment in the history of Italian painting. His works not only provide aesthetic pleasure but also serve as important cultural artifacts, offering insights into the artistic trends and societal values of the 17th century.

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Date and place of birt:17 august 1578, Bologna, Italy
Date and place of death:4 october 1660, Bologna, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Icon painter, Painter
Art school / group:Bolognese School
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:Academism, Baroque, Mannerism, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Antonio Pachera (1749 - 1791)
Antonio Pachera
1749 - 1791
Antonio Pisanello (1395 - 1455)
Antonio Pisanello
1395 - 1455
Christopher Hewetson (1736 - 1798)
Christopher Hewetson
1736 - 1798
Francesco Zugno (1708 - 1787)
Francesco Zugno
1708 - 1787
Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev (1887 - 1973)
Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev
1887 - 1973
Romano Romanelli (1882 - 1969)
Romano Romanelli
1882 - 1969
Zoran Music (1909 - 2005)
Zoran Music
1909 - 2005
Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725 - 1792)
Jean-Jacques Caffieri
1725 - 1792
Remigio Cantagallina (1582 - 1656)
Remigio Cantagallina
1582 - 1656
Giuseppe Chiacigh (1895 - 1968)
Giuseppe Chiacigh
1895 - 1968
Andrea Casali (1705 - 1784)
Andrea Casali
1705 - 1784
Johann Liss (1597 - 1631)
Johann Liss
1597 - 1631
Ippolito Caffi (1809 - 1866)
Ippolito Caffi
1809 - 1866
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728 - 1808)
Jean-Baptiste Pillement
1728 - 1808
Niccolo Berrettoni (1637 - 1682)
Niccolo Berrettoni
1637 - 1682
Giulio Parigi (1571 - 1635)
Giulio Parigi
1571 - 1635

Creators Academism

Luigi Garzi (1638 - 1721)
Luigi Garzi
1638 - 1721
Balthasar van der Ast (1593 - 1657)
Balthasar van der Ast
1593 - 1657
 Master of the Turin Adoration (XV century - ?)
Master of the Turin Adoration
XV century - ?
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac (1878 - 1974)
Sergey Ivanovich Sedrac
1878 - 1974
Jacques Thouron (1749 - 1789)
Jacques Thouron
1749 - 1789
John Vanderbank (1694 - 1739)
John Vanderbank
1694 - 1739
Pierre Corneille (1606 - 1684)
Pierre Corneille
1606 - 1684
James Sillett (1764 - 1840)
James Sillett
1764 - 1840
Michele Rocca (da Parma) (1671 - 1751)
Michele Rocca (da Parma)
1671 - 1751
Arthur Devis (1712 - 1787)
Arthur Devis
1712 - 1787
Pietro da Cortona (1596 - 1669)
Pietro da Cortona
1596 - 1669
August Riedel (1799 - 1883)
August Riedel
1799 - 1883
Cornelis Cornelisz. of Haarlem (1562 - 1638)
Cornelis Cornelisz. of Haarlem
1562 - 1638
Gottfried Lindauer (1839 - 1926)
Gottfried Lindauer
1839 - 1926
Evert van Orley (1491 - 1527)
Evert van Orley
1491 - 1527
Nicolas Henri Jeaurat de Bertry (1728 - 1796)
Nicolas Henri Jeaurat de Bertry
1728 - 1796