Francesco Allegrini Collection

Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, 16th-17th century. Creator: Francesco Allegrini
Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, 16th-17th century

Design for a Garden Fete with a Semi-circular Wall and Statues in Niches. ca. 1635-79

Design Garden Fete Semi-circular Wall Statues
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Departure Aeneas Announced Dido ? 1624-63 Pen
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Standing Male Figure Cloak Staff 1624-63 Pen
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Seated Female Nude Dancing Figure 1624-63 Pen
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Battle Scene 1624-63 Pen brown ink heavily washed
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Unidentified Scene Figures Landscape 1624-63
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Horses 1530-40 Pen brown ink Framing outlines
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Francesco Allegrini, Italian (c. 1615-after 1679), Orlando and the Thieves, pen and brown ink on laid paper

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Francesco Allegrini, an Italian artist born around 1615 and active until after 1679, was known for his diverse range of works. One of his notable creations was a design for a Garden Fete with a Semi-circular Wall and Statues in Niches. This intricate design showcased Allegrini's talent in creating visually stunning landscapes. In addition to his architectural designs, Allegrini also created engravings based on famous figures from history and literature. For instance, he depicted Durante degli Alighieri, better known as Dante Alighieri or simply Dante, the renowned Italian poet who authored the Divine Comedy. Allegrini's print captured the essence of Dante's work and paid homage to this literary genius. Another engraving by Allegrini featured Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer and cartographer who played a significant role in discovering America. The continent itself is named after him. Giuliano Traballesi provided the original artwork that served as inspiration for this particular piece by Francesco Allegrini. Allegrini's pen drawings showcased his skillful technique and attention to detail. From Departure Aeneas Announced Dido to Standing Male Figure Cloak Staff and Seated Female Nude Dancing Figure, each drawing exuded elegance through precise lines and delicate shading. The artist also demonstrated versatility in subject matter with Battle Scene - a captivating depiction filled with action rendered using brown ink heavily washed - as well as Unidentified Scene Figures Landscape that portrayed various characters amidst a picturesque backdrop. Allegrini even ventured into animal artistry with Horses - pen drawings outlined meticulously in brown ink framing outlines - showcasing his ability to capture movement and form effortlessly. Among his other notable works were Orlando and the Thieves; an intriguing scene brought to life through meticulous pen strokes capturing both narrative elements and character expressions; as well as Two Figures Fishing in a Landscape which displayed serene tranquility within nature.