Ilario Spolverini (1657–1734), known as Spolverini, was an Italian painter.

Biography

Spolverini was born in Parma. The influence of Mercanti’s master Francesco Monti, known as Brescianino, is evident in his choice of subjects, including the battles, knights and scenes characterised by movement. After a trip to

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together with Brescianino, his painting displayed a new approach to colour that made it fully original. His work for various noble families in the area of

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and

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included a series of paintings celebrating the deeds of the Farnese dynasty commissioned by the family in 1714 and repeated three times for residences in Parma, Piacenza and Colorno. Spolverini painted battle scenes for the Duke. His religious artwork was placed in the Certosa and the

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. Among the pupils were

Francesco Simonini Francesco Simonini (Parma, June 16, 1686 – Venice or Florence, after 1753) was an Italian painter. Biography Born in Parma, Simonini was trained at the school of Francesco Monti (known as Brescianino delle Battaglie for his battle scenes) u ...

, Antonio Fratacci, Clemente Ruta and

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. He died in Piacenza.

References

* Domenico Sedini
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