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Giovanni Canti

1653 – 1716

Italian painter

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Lived 1653 – 1716 (aged 62). Giovanni Canti was a painter.

Giovanni Canti (ca. 1650–1716) was an Italian painter of the Baroque. Born in Parma. Active in early 18th century. Among his pupils were Giuseppe Bazzani and Francesco Maria Raineri. He resided chiefly at Mantua, where he painted mainly battle-pieces and landscapes.

He painted an altarpiece depicting Madonna and Child and Saints for the church of Santa Maria della Carità in Mantua.

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Giovanni Francesco Canti

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Who was Giovanni Canti?

Italian painter (1653-1716)

When was Giovanni Canti born?

Giovanni Canti was born on 5 December 1653 in Parma.

When did Giovanni Canti die?

Giovanni Canti died on 4 July 1716 in Mantua.

What was Giovanni Canti's occupation?

Giovanni Canti was a painter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Canti

· Wikidata: Q3107122

· DBpedia: Giovanni Canti (painter)

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