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

The Virgin Appearing to Saint Filippo Neri and His Pupils
Francesco Fontebasso Italian, 1707-1769

Rinaldo and Armida
Francesco Fontebasso Italian, 1707-1769

Draped Female Figure at Prayer
Francesco Fontebasso Italian, 1707-1769

Adoration of the Shepherds
Francesco Fontebasso Italian, 1707–1769

Architect Submitting Designs to Patron
Francesco Fontebasso Italian, 1707-1769

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)

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

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)