Paolo Emilio Besenzi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Paolo Emilio Besenzi

Italian painter (1608-1656)

Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1608

Place of Birth: Reggio nell’Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Date of Death: 16-Feb-1656

Profession: painter

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Paolo Emilio Besenzi

  • Paolo Emilio Besenzi (1608–1656) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect of the 17th century, born and active in Reggio Emilia.
  • He lived and worked as a painter, sculptor and architect in Reggio Emilia in the first half of the 17th century.
  • According to Tiraboschi he was sent to France for a short time, at the court of Louis XIII, who would have named him a knight.
  • He trained with Francesco Albani, and was a friend and companion of Lionello Spada.
  • He was buried in the now demolished church of Santa Maria Maddalena, for which he designed the main altar.

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