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.

Flying Putto
Attributed to Francesco da Urbino Italian, c. 1545-1582

The Nativity and the Adoration of the Shepherds
Nicoletto da Modena Italian, active c. 1500–c. 1520

Plate with Horatio at the Bridge
Italian; Urbino

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

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist
Correggio (Antonio Allegri; Italian, 1489–1534)

Saint George and the Dragon
Attributed to Carlo Urbino Italian, active 1535-1585

Plate with Moses Striking the Rock
Italian; Urbino

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

Plate with Isaac Blessing Jacob
Workshop of Guido di Merlino (Italian, active about 1523-64)

Plate with Story of Numa Pompilius and Arms of Gonzaga
Fontana Workshops Italian; Urbino

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

Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning
Jacopo da Empoli (Jacopo Chimenti; Italian, 1551–1640)

Mary Magdalene
Moretto da Brescia (Alessandro Bonvicino; Italian, c. 1492/95–1554)

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

Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child
Girolamo da Carpi (Girolamo Sellari; Italian, c. 1501–1556)

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)