Excerpt from Francesco Raibolini Called Francia
A variety of facts regarding the pictures by this master has, however, been lately discovered; and it seemed to me that a fitting moment had arrived to issue a new work on the artist, especially as a study Of his works had come naturally in sequence to follow my study of the paintings Of Perugino.
The chief claim that I can make in these pages is that they represent the result of a great deal of careful and personal hard work in Bologna, and that they contain several new items Of information about the artist, which it was my good fortune to light upon in searching some of the records of that delightful city.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the life and career of renowned artist Francia, whose genius extended beyond painting to encompass goldsmithing, sculpting, and engraving. The author brings to life the artist's story, drawing from diverse sources such as archival documents, niello prints, coins, and painted masterpieces. They trace Francia's journey from his early days as a goldsmith, revealing how his profound understanding of the craft shaped his artistic vision. The book explores the significant influence of Lorenzo Costa on Francia's transition to painting and examines the friendship and collaboration between the two masters. With meticulous research, the author untangles the artistic landscape of Bologna during Francia's time, showcasing his profound impact on the development of the city's art scene. Francia's exceptional skill as a portraitist and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects are also examined, offering a glimpse into the human side of his artistic brilliance. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330598252_0
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