Francesco Nappi (1565 – 1630s) was an Italian painter primarily known for his decorative frescoes executed in the

Mannerist Mannerism is a style in European art that emerged in the later years of the Italian High Renaissance around 1520, spreading by about 1530 and lasting until about the end of the 16th century in Italy, when the Baroque style largely replaced it ...

style. Active during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, Nappi's works are characterized by their elaborate compositions, dynamic figures, and vibrant use of color, reflecting the artistic trends of his time. While details of his life remain scarce, his contributions to the decorative arts, particularly in ecclesiastical and aristocratic settings, have left a lasting legacy in Italian art history. His frescoes often adorned churches and palaces, showcasing his skill in creating visually striking and thematically rich narratives.

Biography

He was born in Milan. He painted for one of the chapels in

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem or Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme () is a Catholic Minor basilica and titular church in rione Esquilino, Rome, Italy. It is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. According to Christia ...

and

Santa Maria della Consolazione The Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione is a Roman Catholic baroque style church at the foot of the Palatine Hill in rione Campitelli, Rome, Italy. The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Consolati ...

. He died in Rome age 65.

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* 16th-century Italian painters Italian male painters 17th-century Italian painters Italian Renaissance painters Italian Mannerist painters 1565 births 1630s deaths {{Italy-painter-16thC-stub