Francesco Antonio Altobello (1637-1703), a

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painter of the 17th century, was a scholar of Carlo di Rosa, who had studied under Massino Stanzioni. Altobello used

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excessively in his pictures, which was contrary to Stanzioni's practice. He is mentioned as a man of genius, correct in drawing, of good invention, and skilful in composition.

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* 17th-century Italian painters Italian male painters 17th-century Neapolitan people Artists from the Kingdom of Naples Painters from Naples 1637 births 1703 deaths {{Italy-painter-17thC-stub