02 — ARTIST
SEMENTI, Giovanni Giacomo
b. 1583 Bologna · d. 1638 Roma · Mannerism / Late Renaissance
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.
WORKS IN ARCHIVE
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