Domenico Maria Canuti - Artist Info

About Domenico Maria Canuti

  • Biography

    Domenico Maria Canuti was born in Italy in 1620. Domenico was a student of Guido Reni and Guercino. Originally from Bologna, Domenico Canuti moved to Rome where he executed important commissions such as the Apotheosis of Saint Dominic on the vault of the Church Santi Domenico e Sisto. While in Rome, Domenico also became a member of the Accademia di San Luca in 1672. Domenico Canuti is chiefly known for his numerous ceiling and wall frescoes. He introduced a new form of scenographic fresco painting which influenced artists such as Andrea Pozzo. Domenico Maria Canuti died in 1684, in Italy.

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