# SEMENTI, Giovanni Giacomo

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## Artist

- Lifespan: 1583–1638
- Profession: painter
- School: Italian

## Biography

Italian painter, also known as Giovanni Giacomo Semenza. He was a pupil of Denis Calvaert, then of Guido Reni. He was inspired by Reni and imitated his work with great skill. This is possibly a contributory factor in his success. He executed numerous works in the churches of Bologna, in particular a Marriage of St Catherine, and a Christ the Redeemer \(in Santa Caterina\). On going to Rome he obtained the patronage of the Cardinal of Savoy; and he painted there some frescoes, as well as paintings in oil. Among his pupils were Giacinto Brandi.

## Related artworks

- [Death of Cleopatra](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sementi-giovanni-giacomo-rac5b30fa086a7b/death-of-cleopatra-r522aae525fa99e>)

## Attribution

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