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Portrait of Granacci, Francesco

Granacci, Francesco

1469–1543

Born: 1469, Villamagna
Died: 1543, Florence
Gender: male

Occupations

painter

Biography

Granacci advised Michelangelo on technical problems in the Sistine Chapel. He was influenced by Pontormo, and like him, painted theater sets for festivals. He was formerly known as the "Master of the Scanducci Lamentation." Comment on works: Religious

Wikidata (CC0); Getty ULAN (ODC-By)

Notable Works

  • Adoration of the Child
  • Joseph going to prison
  • Joseph presents his father and brothers to the Pharaoh
  • Joseph led to prison