Artist
Paolo Emilio Besenzi
Italian, 1608–1656
Paolo Emilio Besenzi was an Italian Early Baroque Italian artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Uffizi Gallery. Paolo Emilio Besenzi was born in Reggio Emilia.
Paolo Emilio Besenzi (1608–1656) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect of the 17th century, born and active in Reggio Emilia. He lived and worked as a painter, sculptor and architect in Reggio Emilia in the first half of the 17th century. According to Tiraboschi he was sent to France for a short time, at the court of Louis XIII, who would have named him a knight.
He trained with Francesco Albani, and was a friend and companion of Lionello Spada. He was buried in the now demolished church of Santa Maria Maddalena, for which he designed the main altar.
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