Giuseppe Marchesi (1699 - 1771)
1699-07-19Bologna, Italy1771-02-16Bologna, ItalyItaly
Giuseppe Marchesi
Giuseppe Marchesi was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
He was also known as il Sansone for his Herculean physique. He first studied painting under Aureliano Milani and then under Marcantonio Franceschini.
Date and place of birt: | 19 july 1699, Bologna, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 16 february 1771, Bologna, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |