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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
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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
Ferranti and Zani  Family
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2013