Pier Francesco Cittadini

Italian(1616–1681)

Works

Pier Francesco Cittadini (1616–1681) was an Italian Baroque painter born in Milan who became renowned for his exquisite still life compositions, particularly floral arrangements and fruit pieces. He trained under Giovanni Battista Crescenzi and later worked extensively in Bologna, where he earned the nickname 'Il Milanese.' His works are characterized by their refined elegance, luminous color, and meticulous attention to natural detail.

Old Master Aristocratic Subject Baroque Female Subject Italian Artist Elegant Mood Portrait Painting Figurative Art Warm Red Palette Oil on Canvas Seventeenth Century

Portrait Of A Lady, Three-quarter Length, In An Elaborately Decorated Silk Red Dress With White Lace And A Sheer Falling Collar

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