Enea Salmeggia Known As Talpino

Place: Nembro

Born: 1565

Death: 1626

Biography:

Enea Salmeggia, also known as Il Talpino, was an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance period. He was born in Nembro, Italy, around 1565-1570 and died in Bergamo in 1626. He trained with members of the Campi family and later with members of the Procaccini family in Milan. His notable works include 'Christ’s Agony in the Garden' and 'Flagellation' for the church of the Passion in Milan, 'Virgin and child with saints Roch and others' in the Brera Gallery, 'Adoration of the Magi (1595)' for Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo, and 'Deposition' for San Leonardo de’ Padri Somaschi. He also painted a 'Madonna enthroned with San Domenico and others' for the church of Santa Marta.