Domenico Conti Bazzani

He is described as a disciple, and adoptive son of Giuseppe Bazzani, who was director of the Academy of Mantua after 1767.

He studied in the Academy of Mantua under Bazzani, and was awarded gold medals in competitions in 1765 and 1766.

In 1769, his essay on a young Scipio Africanus was also awarded gold medals, but he did not accept a title of master, but a position teaching figure painting.

Among his works in Mantua, he painted in the Royal Palace and in the church of San Zenone.

[1] In 1770, Conti moved to Rome, where he found papal patronage, trained with Pompeo Batoni, and was able to establish an active studio.