Antonio Zanchi (1631 - 1722) - photo 1

Antonio Zanchi

Antonio Zanchi, a distinguished Italian Baroque painter, was renowned for his dynamic and emotionally charged artworks, primarily active in Venice from 1631 to 1722. Born in Este, Antonio Zanchi's artistic journey began under the guidance of Giacomo Predali and later Francesco Ruschi, which led him to Venice where he was deeply influenced by Tintoretto and the Roman painter Francesco Ruschi. His artworks are celebrated for their dramatic realism and effective use of chiaroscuro, embodying the Baroque's intensity and passion​​​​.

Antonio Zanchi's portfolio spans a variety of subjects, including religious and mythological scenes, that showcase his robust style and attention to emotional depth. Noteworthy works include his depiction of the Plague of Venice and the ceiling painting of the Crowning of the Virgin Mary with St. Girolamo Miani in Venice's Patriarchal Seminary. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, with pupils like Francesco Trevisani and Antonio Molinari carrying on his artistic legacy​​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, Antonio Zanchi's works offer a glimpse into the Venetian Baroque's rich tapestry, reflecting the era's artistic vigor and complexity. His paintings, found in various Italian cities and even in Bavaria, continue to be revered for their compelling narratives and artistic mastery.

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Date and place of birt:6 december 1631, Este, Italy
Date and place of death:12 april 1722, Venice, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Painter
Genre:Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters, Tenebrism

Creators Italy

Luca Pignatelli (1962)
Luca Pignatelli
1962
Arcangelo Salimbeni (1536 - 1579)
Arcangelo Salimbeni
1536 - 1579
Noti Massari (1939)
Noti Massari
1939
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin (1791 - 1830)
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin
1791 - 1830
Niccolò Bambini (1651 - 1736)
Niccolò Bambini
1651 - 1736
Giuseppe Capogrossi (1900 - 1972)
Giuseppe Capogrossi
1900 - 1972
Albert Kindle (1833 - 1876)
Albert Kindle
1833 - 1876
Vernon Lee (1856 - 1935)
Vernon Lee
1856 - 1935
Vincenzo Camuccini (1771 - 1844)
Vincenzo Camuccini
1771 - 1844
Eugène Berman (1899 - 1972)
Eugène Berman
1899 - 1972
Federico Barocci (1535 - 1612)
Federico Barocci
1535 - 1612
Wilhelm Bends (1804 - 1832)
Wilhelm Bends
1804 - 1832
 Fillìa (1904 - 1936)
Fillìa
1904 - 1936
Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (1433 - 1484)
Francesco di Antonio del Chierico
1433 - 1484
René Gruau (1909 - 2004)
René Gruau
1909 - 2004
Corrado Giaquinto (1703 - 1766)
Corrado Giaquinto
1703 - 1766

Creators Baroque

Juan de Pareja (1606 - 1670)
Juan de Pareja
1606 - 1670
Daniel Seghers (1590 - 1661)
Daniel Seghers
1590 - 1661
Francesco del Cairo (1607 - 1665)
Francesco del Cairo
1607 - 1665
Louis Simon Tiersonnier (1713 - 1772)
Louis Simon Tiersonnier
1713 - 1772
Daniel Seiter (1649 - 1705)
Daniel Seiter
1649 - 1705
Martino (il Veronese) Cignaroli (1649 - 1726)
Martino (il Veronese) Cignaroli
1649 - 1726
Antonio Molinari (1655 - 1704)
Antonio Molinari
1655 - 1704
Luca Carlevaris (1663 - 1730)
Luca Carlevaris
1663 - 1730
Hendrik van der Straaten (1665 - 1722)
Hendrik van der Straaten
1665 - 1722
Jean-François Janinet (1752 - 1814)
Jean-François Janinet
1752 - 1814
Pietro Paolo Bonzi (1573 - 1636)
Pietro Paolo Bonzi
1573 - 1636
Thomas Wyck (1616 - 1677)
Thomas Wyck
1616 - 1677
John Michael Wright (1617 - 1694)
John Michael Wright
1617 - 1694
Peter Casteels (1650 - 1701)
Peter Casteels
1650 - 1701
Claude Callot (1620 - 1687)
Claude Callot
1620 - 1687
Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (1696 - 1770)
Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer
1696 - 1770