Francesco Allegrini (1567 - 1663)
1567Gubbio, Italy1663-07-21Rome, ItalyItaly
Francesco Allegrini
Francesco Allegrini da Gubbio was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
He was admired as a battle painter. He was active in Rome, Genoa, Savona, and Naples. In Rome, he painted in the Vatican Loggias. He also painted in the church of San Marco, Rome, and the chapel of San Antonio in the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano. He painted for the Casa Durazzo in Genoa. In Savona he painted for the Palazzo Gavotti and the Savona Cathedral.
Date and place of birt: | 1567, Gubbio, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 21 july 1663, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Military art |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |