About Francesco Saverio Mergalo
Lived 1746 – 1786 (aged 39). Francesco Saverio Mergalo was a painter.
Francesco Saverio Mergalo (6 June 1746 – 12 April 1786) was an Italian painter of the Rococo or late-Baroque period, active near his natal city of Monteleone di Calabria. He was best known for his portraits.
He is described as being born poor and dying poor. He painted the ceiling of a church in Jonadi in Calabria.
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Who was Francesco Saverio Mergalo?
Italian painter (1746-1786)
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Francesco Saverio Mergalo was born on 6 June 1746.
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Francesco Saverio Mergalo died on 12 April 1786.
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Francesco Saverio Mergalo was a painter.
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