Antonio Paticchi (Rome, February, 1762- February, 1788) was an Italian painter, active in Rome, painting pastel portraits. [1]
Born in Rome in 1762, Paticchi received his initial artistic training from his father, who influenced his artistic development. [2] He was noted for his many designs, many derived from Polidoro da Caravaggio. [1] His artistic talent led to significant commissions at a young age, including the opportunity to create frescoes for the refectory of the Carmelites in Velletri. [2] He painted the gallery in the Palace of Count Torrazzi, depicting the Carriage of the Night. He also painted two canvases depicting the Loves of Jove. He also painted a Murder of the Family of Niobe.
He died from a heart ailment. [3]
Antonio Paticchi (Rome, February, 1762- February, 1788) was an Italian painter, active in Rome, painting pastel portraits. [1]
Born in Rome in 1762, Paticchi received his initial artistic training from his father, who influenced his artistic development. [2] He was noted for his many designs, many derived from Polidoro da Caravaggio. [1] His artistic talent led to significant commissions at a young age, including the opportunity to create frescoes for the refectory of the Carmelites in Velletri. [2] He painted the gallery in the Palace of Count Torrazzi, depicting the Carriage of the Night. He also painted two canvases depicting the Loves of Jove. He also painted a Murder of the Family of Niobe.
He died from a heart ailment. [3]