Pietro Faccini

[1] He was active near his birthplace of Bologna working in a style bridging Mannerism and the nascent Baroque.

He completed altarpieces for the Basilica of San Domenico and Santa Maria dei Servi in 1593–1594 and a Nativity scene (Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna).

He only left a few prints, among which is the Saint Francis Receiving the Christ Child in the Presence of the Virgin.

The print is lightly etched using fine lines which create an ethereal atmosphere, befitting Francis's heavenly vision.

[6] He was more prolific as a draughtsman working in a variety of media, including pen and ink, watercolor, and red chalk.