He trained with his father, a wood and frame artist, and began as a painter of architectural details.
He worked on many architectural projects, including the facade of Sant'Uldarico, and the interiors of Sant'Antonio Abate.
In 1757, along with Antonio Malagoli, he painted the scenery for three operas: La buona figliuola, Catone in Utica, and Issipile.
In 1758, he collaborated with Ruspaggiari to paint the decoration for the French ballet for the opera, Recimiro re de' Goti.
From 1774 to 1781, he made scenography in the Ducal Theater in Parma, working with Grassi.