Francesco Conti

Place: Chiavari

Born: 1681

Death: 1760

Biography:

Francesco Conti (1681–1760) was an Italian painter. Conti was born in Florence, Italy, and spent some time studying art in Rome. He specialized in painting religious-themed works. He studied primarily under Giovanni Maria Morandi and Carlo Maratta. In 1738 he painted one of his most renowned works Madonna and Child with St. Sylvester the Pope, St. ...