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Francesco Francia, ca. (1447–1517)

• Was an Italian painter, goldsmith, and medallist from Bologna.
• His real name was Francesco Raibolini.
• He may have trained with Marco Zoppo.
• He was first mentioned as a painter in 1486.
• His earliest known work is the Felicini Madonna, which is signed and dated 1494.
• He worked in partnership with Lorenzo Costa.
• He died in Bologna.
• His sons Giacomo Francia and Giulio Francia were also artists.
• The displayed painting is a crop from: Francesco Francia, Federigo Gonzaga, 1510.
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