Francesco’s work is defined by its 17th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Francis
Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Francesco Albani Italian, 1578-1660

Standing Nude Warrior, possibly Mars, with Shield
after Francesco Albani Italian, 1578-1660

Holy Family with Two Angels
Francesco Albani, after Italian, 1578-1660

Justice
Attributed to Edme Bouchardon (French, 1698-1762) or after Carlo Maratti (Italian, 1625-1713) or Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660) or Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari (Italian, 1654-1727

Young Bacchus with Goat and Panther
Artist unknown (German, 18th century) or possibly the studio of Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660)

Putto Lifting Curtain (recto); Infant St. John (verso)
Style of Mattia Preti (Italian, 1613-1699) or Circle of Carlo Maratti (Italian, 1625-1713) or Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660)

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

May
Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1727-1815) after William Hamilton (English, 1751-1801) published by John and Josiah Boydell (English, 18th century)

Adam and Eve in Paradise
Francesco Solimena (Italian, 1657–1747)

Francesco de' Medici
Attributed to Alessandro Allori (Italian, 1535–1607)

Wine Cistern
Francesco Durantino Italian, active 1543-after 1553

Portrait of an Old Man
Francesco Zuccarelli Italian, 1702-1788

The Grand Canal, Venice
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)

The Garden of Palazzo Contarini dal Zaffo
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)

Death Mask of Napoleon
Dr. C. Francesco Antommarchi (Italian, 1780–1838) Cast by Louis Richard and E. Quesnel, Paris (French, 1821–1836)

Allegorical Group of Victory Supported by Valor
Francesco Bertos (Italian, active 1693–1733)

Allegory of Charity
Francesco de Mura (Italian, 1696-1782)

Homer Dictating
Pier Francesco Mola (Italian, 1612–1666)

Ruined Archway
Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)