Ceresa (or Cerezi), Carlo

Ceresa (or Cerezi), Carlo all eminent Berganese historical and portrait painter, was born in 1609, and studied under Daniele Crespi, a painter of Milan. His works are chiefly confined to the churches of Bergamo. In the cathedral is a picture of St. Vincenzio Carried up to Heaven by Angels; in the cupola of San Francesco The Four Prophets; and in San Pietro one of his best works, representing The Resurrection. He died in 1679.

⇒Bible concordance for CESAREA.

⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.