Study of the Head of a Lion
Gift of Carlyn Goettsch
Catalogue
- Year
- 1631
- Dimensions
- 19 × 15.5 cm (7 1/2 × 6 1/8 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Baldassare Franceschini
Artist
Baldassare Franceschini, called Il Volterrano after his birthplace Volterra and, to distinguish him from Ricciarelli, Il Volterrano Giuniore was an Italian late Baroque painter and draughtsman active principally around Florence and Volterra. He was mainly known for his frescoes, altarpieces and easel paintings for churches and palaces in Florence, Volterra and Rome. His subject matter was diverse and included portraits, biblical and mythological scenes, history paintings and allegorical compositions.
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- Baldassare Franceschini
- Year
- 1631
- Dimensions
- 19 × 15.5 cm (7 1/2 × 6 1/8 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1631-331432
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified