Francesco Cairo

Francesco Cairo (1607–1665) was a painter.

Also recorded as Cavallero Francesco del Cairo; del Cairo; Cairo; Cavaglier Francesco del Cairo; Cayro; Caballero Francesco del Cairo.

Francesco Cairo in brief

Born
1607
Died
1665
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Milan
Contents

Overview

Born at Milan in 1607, died at Milan in 1665.

In detail

the recorded working language is Italian.

Positions recorded include court painter.

Works named in the authority record are Herodias with the head of John the Baptist.

Work by Francesco Cairo is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Uffizi Gallery, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Galleria Sabauda.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francesco Cairo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2253244: Francesco Cairo

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