Luigi Petri
Italian painter
About Luigi Petri
Lived 1860 – 1911 (aged 50–51). Luigi Petri was an illuminator.
Luigi Petri (8 September 1860 – 28 March 1911) was an Italian painter and manuscript illuminator active in Florence.
Biography He was born in Florence. He studied design with the architect Leopoldo Massari. He is noted for his commissions for the Princess Maria Corsini, Senator Gadda, Senator Paolo Onorato Vigliani, and the commune of Livorno. He completed many commissions for the House of Savoy. He died in Florence on 28 March 1911 and was buried by the Ven. Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Luigi Petri's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Luigi Petri's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Luigi Petri?
Italian painter
When was Luigi Petri born?
Luigi Petri was born on 8 September 1860.
When did Luigi Petri die?
Luigi Petri died in 1911.
What was Luigi Petri's occupation?
Luigi Petri was an illuminator.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luigi Petri. https://biography.guide/luigi-petri/
MLA: "Luigi Petri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luigi-petri/.
Chicago: "Luigi Petri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luigi-petri/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC