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| Benedetto Gennari (II) (1633–1715) | ||||||||||
| Benedetto Gennari the Younger, born in Cento, trained under his father, Giovanni Gennari, who was also a painter. This early exposure to art laid the foundation for his artistic career. He was also the nephew and pupil of the renowned painter Guercino. Gennari quickly became involved in his uncle’s work and, recognising the high regard Louis XIV had for Guercino’s paintings, moved to Paris in 1672, where he was warmly received. His time there, particularly at the court of Louis XIV, exposed him to the French Baroque style, which influenced his later works, blending elements from both his Italian heritage and the French aesthetic. Gennari also contributed original works to churches in Bologna and Cento. In 1674, he moved to England, where he worked under both Charles II and James II. Following the latter’s fall from power, he returned to France before making his way back to Bologna in 1690. Despite his earlier successes, Gennari’s later years were marked by a decline in his artistic output and recognition. After returning from England and France, he did not achieve the same prominence in Bologna, receiving fewer commissions and leading a quieter life. Due to his close work with his uncle in the studio, where they often collaborated on commissions, some of Gennari’s works were initially attributed to Guercino, causing confusion about his role and contributions within the studio. Gennari died in Bologna. | ||||||||||
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