Fontana, Prospero

1512–1597

Born: 1512, Bologna

Died: 1597, Rome

Gender: male

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Occupations

painter

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Biography

A pupil of Innocenzio da Imola, Prospero Fontana travelled to Rome, where he was employed by Pope Julius III, and was later engaged by Francesco Primaticcio, who was working at Fontainebleau at the time. From Fontainebleau he went to Genoa, where he worked for the Doria gallery. On returning to his native city he became the master of Lodovico, Annibale and Agostino Carracci, Dionysius Calvaert, Tiarini and Achille Calici, and was several times director of the guild of painters. Comment on works: Religious

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Notable Works

Adoration of the Magi
Entombment of Christ

Artworks

3 artworks

Design for a Festival Float or Barge

ca. 1530–40

An Allegory: Male Nude in a Stable with Four Wild Horses

ca. 1512–after 1593

An Allegory: Female Figure with a Compass, God the Father Seated on Clouds, and a Demon

1512–97

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