Francesco Monti (Bologna)

Born in Bologna, he studied art for three years with Sigismondo Caula in Modena,^[1] and then starting in 1701 with Giovanni Gioseffo dal Sole^[2] in Bologna. His neo-Mannerist style was influenced by Donato Creti, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, and Parmigianino. A prolific painter, he worked in oil and in fresco.

His first known work, dating from 1713, is a Pentecost for the Basilica of San Prospero in Reggio Emilia.^{[citation needed]} Other early works include a Rape of the Sabines for Count Ranuzzi and a Triumph of Mordecai for the court at Turin.^[2][3] Around this time, he was commissioned, along with other painters, to provide decorations for the Duke of Richmond's Goodwood Palace.^{[citation needed]} He also executed commissions for a number of churches in Bolognia.^[2] Within a few years, he was admitted to the prestigious Accademia Clementina.^{[citation needed]}

In 1738, he moved to Brescia, where he painted frescoes on the vault of the church of Santa Maria della Pace.^{[citation needed]} He received other commissions from regional churches in San Zeno, Capo di Ponte, Chiari, Sale Marasino, and elsewhere.^[1] From 1740 onwards, he was also active in the area of Cremona.^{[citation needed]}

Among his pupils were Gaetano Sabadini,^[4] his daughter Eleonora Monti,^[5] and the priest Antonio Montelatici.^[6]

He died in Brescia.

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