Attributed to Donato Creti

Donato Creti (1671, 1749) was a prominent Italian Baroque and early Rococo painter from Bologna, known for his refined draftsmanship and poetic sensibility. He studied under Lorenzo Pasinelli and became one of the leading figures of the Bolognese school, celebrated for his mythological, religious, and allegorical compositions. Works attributed to him reflect his characteristic elegance, delicate palette, and classical restraint, though attribution debates arise due to the activity of his workshop and followers.