Maurizio Sparagnini

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Maurizio Sparagnini (1706- 1748) was an Italian painter active in a late-Baroque style, active in the Marche.

Biography

He was born in Urbania, although described in some sources as a Durantino, and died in Urbino. [1] He painted a St Benedetto da Norcia invia Mauro in Francia, a San Placido, and a Madonna and Child for the church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Urbania. [2]

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References

  1. I sensi e la virtù: ricerche sulla pittura del '700 a Pesaro e Provincia, by Claudio Giardini, Emilio Negro, Nicosetta Roio, Artioli, 2000, page 139.
  2. Marche: edited by Touring club italiano, page 227.