Casolani, Alessandro

Casolani, Alessandro a reputable Italian historical painter, was born at Siena in 1552, studied under Cav. Roncalli, and died in 1606. His works are principally in the churches of Siena; there are also a number at Naples and Genoa. His best is The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew, at the church of the Carmelites.