Francesco Francazano

Place: Bisceglie

Born: 1605

Death: 1651

Biography:

Francesco Francazano, also known as Cesare Fracanzano, was an Italian painter born in Bisceglie, Italy in 1605. He was a pupil of Spagnoletto and his pictorial style was based on Ribera, Tintoretto, the Carracci brothers, and Guido Reni. He worked in Naples, Rome, and other places in Apulia, but spent most of his career in Barletta, where he married Beatrice Covelli.

Artistic Style and Influences

Francesco Francazano's artistic style was characterized by a strong sense of realism and chiaroscuro, which was influenced by the Caravaggist style. He was also influenced by the works of Jusepe De Ribera (Lo Spagnoletto), who was a prominent painter of the Neapolitan school. Francazano's paintings often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions, which were typical of the Baroque period.

Notable Works and Collections

Some of Francesco Francazano's notable works can be found in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, including a picture representing Two Wrestlers. His son, Michelangelo Fracanzano, was also a painter and worked in France. Francazano's brother, Francesco, was also a painter.

• The Triumph of Bacchus by Francesco Francazano can be found on Wikioo.org.
• The Martyrdom of St Lawrence by Jusepe De Ribera (Lo Spagnoletto) can be found on Wikioo.org.
• Cesare Fracanzano can be found on Wikipedia.

Francesco Francazano's paintings are a testament to his skill and artistry, and his work continues to be admired by art lovers today. His use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions has made him a notable figure in the Baroque period, and his influence can still be seen in the works of other artists.