Livio Agresti
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Livio Agresti also called Ritius or Ricciutello, was an Italian
painter of the late-Renaissance
or Mannerist
period, active both in his native city of Forlì
and in Rome
, where he died. He was one of the members of the "Forlì painting school
". He joined the Roman Accademia di San Luca
in 1534.
Initially a pupil of Francesco Menzocchi
, in 1535 he painted the frescoes Eucarist and the Prophets for the chapel of the Sacrament of the Duomo di Forlì, now in the local Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì
. In 1539, he painted in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi. In 1542, he travelled to Ravenna
, where he painted the canvas of Bishops now kept in the Cathedral of Ariani. In 1544, he painted the frescoes Allegorical figures in the Sala Paolina of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, under the supervision of Perin del Vaga
. Agresti also helped decorate the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
.
In 1555-6, he decorated the Gonzaga chapel of the church of Santo Spirito in Sassia
, with biblical scenes, and returned in 1574 to decorate the chapel of the trinity with more scenes from the New Testament.
The Church of St John Maddermarket
Norwich has an oil painting attributed to Agresti, his 'The Last Supper'.
The last work of Agresti was discovered in June 2009 in the cathedral of Cesena, an oil on copper in depicting the patron saint of the city assigned to the old master by Alex Cavallucci.
Italy
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painter of the late-Renaissance
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historical era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not...
or Mannerist
Mannerism
Mannerism is a period of European art that emerged from the later years of the Italian High Renaissance around 1520. It lasted until about 1580 in Italy, when a more Baroque style began to replace it, but Northern Mannerism continued into the early 17th century throughout much of Europe...
period, active both in his native city of Forlì
Forlì
Forlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...
and in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, where he died. He was one of the members of the "Forlì painting school
Forlì painting school
The Forlivese school of art was a group of Italian Renaissance painters and artists, a lot of them born in Forlì or near Forlì, between the 14th and the 18th centuries...
". He joined the Roman Accademia di San Luca
Accademia di San Luca
The Accademia di San Luca, was founded in 1577 as an association of artists in Rome, under the directorship of Federico Zuccari, with the purpose of elevating the work of "artists", which included painters, sculptors and architects, above that of mere craftsmen. Other founders included Girolamo...
in 1534.
Initially a pupil of Francesco Menzocchi
Francesco Menzocchi
Francesco Menzocchi was an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance and Mannerist period, belonging to the Forlì painting school and active mainly in Forlì and Pesaro....
, in 1535 he painted the frescoes Eucarist and the Prophets for the chapel of the Sacrament of the Duomo di Forlì, now in the local Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì
Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì
The Pinacoteca Civica of Forlì, one of the civic museums of Forlì and currently based in the Musei di San Domenico, is an Italian art gallery. Artists whose work the gallery exhibits include:* Livio Agresti* Beato Angelico...
. In 1539, he painted in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi. In 1542, he travelled to Ravenna
Ravenna
Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and the second largest comune in Italy by land area, although, at , it is little more than half the size of the largest comune, Rome...
, where he painted the canvas of Bishops now kept in the Cathedral of Ariani. In 1544, he painted the frescoes Allegorical figures in the Sala Paolina of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, under the supervision of Perin del Vaga
Perin del Vaga
Perino del Vaga was an Italian painter of the Late Renaissance/Mannerism.-Biography:...
. Agresti also helped decorate the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
Santa Maria in Cosmedin
The Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin is a minor basilica church in Rome, Italy. It is located in the rione of Ripa.- History :The church was built in the 8th century during the Byzantine Papacy over the remains of the Templum Herculis Pompeiani in the Forum Boarium and of the Statio annonae, one...
.
In 1555-6, he decorated the Gonzaga chapel of the church of Santo Spirito in Sassia
Santo Spirito in Sassia
Santo Spirito in Sassia is a 12th century basilica church in Rome.It has been erected in Borgo Santo Spirito, a street which got its name from the church, placed in the southern part of Rione Borgo....
, with biblical scenes, and returned in 1574 to decorate the chapel of the trinity with more scenes from the New Testament.
The Church of St John Maddermarket
Church of St John Maddermarket
The Church of St John Maddermarket, is a redundant Anglican church in the city of Norwich, Norfolk, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.-History:...
Norwich has an oil painting attributed to Agresti, his 'The Last Supper'.
The last work of Agresti was discovered in June 2009 in the cathedral of Cesena, an oil on copper in depicting the patron saint of the city assigned to the old master by Alex Cavallucci.
Works
- CesenaCesenaCesena is a city and comune in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, south of Ravenna and west of Rimini, on the Savio River, co-chief of the Province of Forlì-Cesena. It is at the foot of the Apennines, and about 15 km from the Adriatic Sea.-History:Cesena was originally an Umbrian...
: Cathedral of Saint John the BaptistCesena CathedralCesena Cathedral was dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and was founded by the papal bull of Pope Urban VI in 1378. The works started in 1385 paid for by the generosity of Andrea Malatesta, the lord of the city. It was completed around the year 1405... - RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
: Church of Santo Spirito in SassiaSanto Spirito in SassiaSanto Spirito in Sassia is a 12th century basilica church in Rome.It has been erected in Borgo Santo Spirito, a street which got its name from the church, placed in the southern part of Rione Borgo.... - RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
: Church of Santa Caterina dei FunariSanta Caterina dei FunariSanta Caterina dei Funari is a church in Rome in Italy, in the rione of Sant'Angelo. The church is mainly known for its façade and its interior with frescoes and paintings.-History:... - RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
: Oratorio del GonfaloneOratorio del GonfaloneThe Oratorio del Gonfalone or Oratory of the Banner is a building in Central Rome which once housed a Catholic fraternity.Founded in 1264 under the name of the Accomandati di Madonna Santa Maria, over the centuries the group dedicated itself to various activities, including the participation in... - RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
: Chiesa di Santa Maria della ConsolazioneSanta Maria della ConsolazioneSanta Maria della Consolazione is a Roman Catholic church in Rome at the foot of the Palatine Hill, in rione Campitelli.-History:The church is named after an icon of the Virgin Mary which was placed on this site to console criminals who were tossed down off the cliff above the church, thought to be... - TivoliTivoli, ItalyTivoli , the classical Tibur, is an ancient Italian town in Lazio, about 30 km east-north-east of Rome, at the falls of the Aniene river where it issues from the Sabine hills...
: Villa d'Este, where he had the direction of decoration at the noble floor. - Vatican: Sala Regia (Vatican)Sala Regia (Vatican)The Sala Regia is a state hall in the Apostolic Palace, in Vatican City.Although not intended as such, this broad room is really an antechamber to the Sistine Chapel, reached by the Scala Regia...
- ForlìForlìForlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...
: Pinacoteca (Museum) - RoncofreddoRoncofreddoRoncofreddo is a town and comune in the Province of Forlì-Cesena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 km southeast of Bologna and about 30 km southeast of Forlì.-External links:*...
: Pieve di Santa Paola with two frescoes: Madonna and child and Saint Catherine of Alexandria - TerniTerniTerni is a city in southern Umbria, central Italy, capital of the province of Terni, located in the plain of the Nera river. It is 104 km N of Rome, 36 km NW of Rieti, and 29 km S of Spoleto.-History:...
: Duomo - Amelia: Church of San Giovanni Decollato o dell'Ospedaletto
- NarniNarniNarni is an ancient hilltown and comune of Umbria, in central Italy, with 20,100 inhabitants, according to the 2003 census. At an altitude of 240 m , it overhangs a narrow gorge of the Nera River in the province of Terni. It is very close to the Geographic center of Italy...
: Pinacoteca (museum)