was a prominent italian painter born in caprezzo, italy in 1819 and died in 1886. he studied at the academy of brera at milan from 1833 to 1842, then under the venetian romantic painter francesco hayez (1791–1882) in 1851. early life and education verazzi's early life was marked by a strong interest in art, which led him to pursue a career in painting. he was heavily influenced by the works of francesco hayez, who was known for his rom…