Francesco del Prato
Francesco del Prato was an Italian still-life painter of the Renaissance period. He was first a goldsmith, but afterwards turned to painting, and put himself under the instruction of il Salviati. He died in 1562.
Also recorded as Francesco Prato da Caravaggio · Francesco dal Prato · Francesco Di Girolamo Ortensi · Francesco Ortensi di Girolamo dal Prato
Francesco del Prato
- Born
- 1512 · Florence.
- Died
- 1562 · Florence.
- Occupation
- painter · medalist
- Fields
- still life
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Francesco del Prato was an Italian still-life painter of the Renaissance period. He was first a goldsmith, but afterwards turned to painting, and put himself under the instruction of il Salviati. He died in 1562.
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Born at Florence in 1512, died in Florence in 1562.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are still life. Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence. Work by Francesco del Prato is recorded in the collections of Contini Bonacossi collection and Cini Palace Gallery.
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