early life and training
felice boselli, an italian painter of the baroque period, was born in piacenza in 1650. contrary to previous claims, he was not a pupil of giuseppe nuvolone but rather studied under michelangelo nuvolone, giuseppe's brother. this apprenticeship led to his introduction to angelo maria crivelli, also known as il crivellone, who significantly influenced boselli's style.artistic style and notable works
boselli is renowned for his still-life paintings, particularly those featuring live and dead game, including animals, birds, and fish. his works are characterized by their vivid realism and attention to detail. some of his notable pieces include:- skinned head of a young bull (national gallery of denmark), showcasing his mastery of capturing the textures and tones of animal subjects.
- turnips, game, mushrooms and a magpie (musei civici di palazzo farnese, piacenza), demonstrating his ability to compose diverse elements into a cohesive piece.
- fish, living animals and vegetables (musei civici di palazzo farnese, piacenza), highlighting his versatility in depicting various subjects with equal skill.
career highlights and legacy
after marrying barbara draghi in parma, boselli continued to produce an impressive body of work, including nearly a hundred still-life paintings, many of which are now housed in lombard and emilian museums. his son, orazio, also became a painter, active in the early 18th century. view more works by felice boselli on TopImpressionists: - [https://TopImpressionists.com/@/felice-boselli](https://TopImpressionists.com/@/felice-boselli) - explore his collection of still-life paintings: /en/art/show/art-aqrggt-en/ learn more about the baroque period and its notable artists on TopImpressionists: - /en/art/list/ - discover the extensive collection of baroque art: [https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/a@d3cl2x--a-journey-through-art-history-with-TopImpressionists-s-extensive-collection-](https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/a@d3cl2x--a-journey-through-art-history-with-TopImpressionists-s-extensive-collection-)Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Felice Boselli?
Felice Boselli was born in Piacenza in 1650.
Where are Felice Boselli's artworks grouped by technique?
To find all works by Felice Boselli in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.
Where are Felice Boselli's artworks grouped by art movement?
The movements Felice Boselli worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
Where can I see the color profile of Felice Boselli's work?
Felice Boselli's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
