Francesco Monti

Francesco Monti was an Italian painter born in Brescia in 1685 and active during the late Baroque period. He trained under the guidance of Pietro Ricchi and later worked with the prominent Bolognese painter Giovanni Battista Gaulli, also known as Baciccio. Monti became renowned for his dynamic compositions, mastery of fresco techniques, and expressive religious and mythological scenes.

He contributed significantly to the artistic landscape of Northern Italy, particularly in Brescia, Parma, and Piacenza, where he received numerous commissions for churches, palaces, and private residences. Among his notable works are the frescoes in the Palazzo Ducale of Parma and his contributions to the decoration of several churches, including San Giovanni Evangelista in Parma. Throughout his career, Monti was celebrated for his vivid coloration, dramatic use of light, and skillful rendering of figures, securing his reputation as one of the accomplished artists of his era.

He passed away in 1768, leaving a legacy deeply woven into the fabric of Italian Baroque art.