Bartolomeo Cesi

This article is about the artist. For the bishop, see Bartolomeo Cesi (bishop). For the cardinal, see Bartolomeo Cesi (cardinal).
Bartolomeo Cesi
Born1556
Bologna, Papal States
Died1629 (aged 72–73)
Bologna, Papal States
NationalityItalian
Known forPainting
Crucifixion with saints

Bartolomeo Cesi (Italian: [bartoloˈmɛːo ˈtʃɛːzi]; 16 August 1556 – 11 July 1629) was an Italian painter and draftsman of the Bolognese School.[1] He made easel paintings as well as frescoes. He is known mainly for his religious paintings but he also painted portraits and mythological scenes.[2]

  1. ^ Andrea Bayer. "Cesi, Bartolomeo" Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 7 November 2020
  2. ^ Turner, N.: From Michelangelo to Annibale Carracci. A century of Italian drawings from the Prado, Art Services International-Museo Nacional del Prado, 2008, p. 158