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Francesco Melzi

Francesco Melzi (1492–1570) was a painter.

Also recorded as Francesco Melzo; F. Melzi; Francesco Virgolini.

Overview

Born at Milan in 1492, died at Vaprio d'Adda in 1570.

In detail

training under Leonardo da Vinci is recorded.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with High Renaissance.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Bologna and France. Residence is recorded at Bellagio and Lierna.

Works named in the authority record are Leda and the Swan and A Treatise on Painting.

Work by Francesco Melzi is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art, Uffizi Gallery, Hermitage Museum, Bonnefanten Museum and Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q469379: Francesco Melzi

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