Francesco Francia
Francesco Francia was a painter, type designer, medalist, goldsmith and artist (1450–1517). He was born in Bologna.
Also recorded as Francesco di Marco Raibolini · Francesco di Marco di Giacomo Raibolini · Marco di Giacomo Raibolini · Francesco di Francia
Francesco Francia
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- Born
- 1450
- Died
- 1517
- Nationality
- Lordship of Bologna · Papal States
- Occupation
- painter · type designer · medalist · goldsmith · artist
- Known for
- Calvary with St. Job at the Foot of the Cross · The Adoration of the Child · Portrait of Evangelista Scappi · Burial of Saint Cecilia · Disputation about the Immaculate Conception · Marriage of Cecilia and Valerian
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Francesco Francia was a painter, type designer, medalist, goldsmith and artist (1450–1517). He was born in Bologna.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Francesco di Marco Raibolini, Francesco di Marco di Giacomo Raibolini, Marco di Giacomo Raibolini, Francesco di Francia and Il Francia. 2 children are recorded: Giacomo Raibolini and Giulio Raibolini. Other recorded relations include Giovanni Battista Francia.
Work and production
Work and production
Works recorded as notable number 6: Calvary with St. Job at the Foot of the Cross, The Adoration of the Child, Portrait of Evangelista Scappi, Burial of Saint Cecilia, Disputation about the Immaculate Conception and Marriage of Cecilia and Valerian.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1450
Francesco Francia was born in 1450.
1517
Francesco Francia died at Bologna.
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scholarly publication
- Francia, Francesco Domenico Maria, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2011
- Francia, Francesco Maria, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2011
- Francia, Francesco, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2011
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- “Francesco Francia”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q260057: Francesco Francia
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Francia, Francesco Maria, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011Crossref registry
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Francia, Francesco, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011Crossref registry
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q260057: Francesco FranciaWikimedia Foundation
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He trained under Francesco Squarcione. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Francesco Francia is recorded as painter, type designer, medalist and goldsmith.
Recognition and collections
Work by Francesco Francia is
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado and Art Institute of Chicago
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Elsewhere in Silver
384 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
- Fortunato Pio CastellaniArtist
- Francesc Masriera ManovensArtist
- Francesco CaramoraArtist
- Francesco CarboniArtist
- Francisco Durrio de MadrónArtist
- François BriotArtist
- François-Désiré Froment-MeuriceArtist
- François-Thomas GermainArtist
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