Francesca Zani 1680-1719
She was born about 1695 to Filippo Zani and Angela Rivani.
In 1713 she married Donato Creti - who was to become a famous artist.
They had 3 children.
She died in November 1719- just a few years after marrying - leaving her husband quite desolate.
The painting below by Donato Creti - shows her and her children.
This painting is in Bologna in the Palazzo D'Accursio in the main square
In 1713 she married Donato Creti - who was to become a famous artist.
They had 3 children.
She died in November 1719- just a few years after marrying - leaving her husband quite desolate.
The painting below by Donato Creti - shows her and her children.
This painting is in Bologna in the Palazzo D'Accursio in the main square
Below are more paintings by Donato Creti. Could the model also be Francesca?
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Woman with a string of pearls by Donato Creti
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