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Painters, Sculptors, Architects, Engravers, and their Works
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FAITHORNE — FANTUZZI.
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„ ~ Faithorne, William, the Elder, born in London;
S/" fJi died 1691. An eminent engraver. His best works
x were his portraits. These are executed with the graver
almost entirely, and are admirable. His plates are numerous, and
some which are scarce are very valuable.
Falcone, Aniello, born at Naples (1600—1665). Pupil of Ribera,
called Spagnoletto. The first painter noted for battle pieces. The
school which arose from the influence of this master was connected
with history, for under Masaniello it was organized as the “ Com-
pagnia della Mortef and took part in the insurrection. Aniello was
the teacher of Salvator Rosa. His drawing was correct both in
figures and horses; he gave much animation to his designs, and his
color was effective. His easel pictures were good, and his works are
well esteemed. After the death of Masaniello, Falcone went to
France, and Salvator to Rome. There are a large number of engrav-
ings attributed to this painter.
Falconet, Etienne Maurice, born at Paris (1716-1791). Pupil
of Lemoine. He became an eminent sculptor, and was appointed
Professor and Rector of the Royal Acad. He was invited to St.
Petersburg by Catherine II., and executed a bronze equestrian statue
of Peter the Great. After his return to Paris in 1778, he devoted
himself to literary pursuits. His most important works in Paris were
executed for the ch. of S. Roch and that of the Invalides.
Falens, Karel van, born at Antwerp (1681-1733). An imitator
of Wouvermans, and a reputable painter. The smoothness of his
touch takes from the spirit of his pictures. There is a work of his
in the Berlin Gall., representing figures and animals in a landscape,
and a “ Departure of a party of Falconers,” in the Dresden Gall.
Fanelli, Virgilio. A Florentine goldsmith who practised his art
in Italy and Spain. He executed, in 1646, the great chandelier which
is still suspended from the dome of the Pantheon of the Escurial.
This was made at Genoa, and has twenty-four burners, with many
ornaments. He also executed the throne for the Madonna del Sa-
grario in the Toledo Cath.
/ Fantuzzi or Fontuzzi, Antonio. Said to
A L r . L” have been born at Viterbo about 1520. There
1 jtx? is much disagreement among the highest au-
thorities regarding this engraver. Some say
that he and Antonio da Trento are the same artist. His plates are
chiefly after Primaticcio, and are scarce. The following are the
principal ones : —
Silenus supported by two Bacchante and surrounded by Satyrs;
after II R.osso^ 1543.
Dispute of the Muses with the Pierides; after Primaticcio.
Alexander and Roxana; after the same ; circular.
Festival given to Thalestris by Alexander ; after the same. 1543.
271
„ ~ Faithorne, William, the Elder, born in London;
S/" fJi died 1691. An eminent engraver. His best works
x were his portraits. These are executed with the graver
almost entirely, and are admirable. His plates are numerous, and
some which are scarce are very valuable.
Falcone, Aniello, born at Naples (1600—1665). Pupil of Ribera,
called Spagnoletto. The first painter noted for battle pieces. The
school which arose from the influence of this master was connected
with history, for under Masaniello it was organized as the “ Com-
pagnia della Mortef and took part in the insurrection. Aniello was
the teacher of Salvator Rosa. His drawing was correct both in
figures and horses; he gave much animation to his designs, and his
color was effective. His easel pictures were good, and his works are
well esteemed. After the death of Masaniello, Falcone went to
France, and Salvator to Rome. There are a large number of engrav-
ings attributed to this painter.
Falconet, Etienne Maurice, born at Paris (1716-1791). Pupil
of Lemoine. He became an eminent sculptor, and was appointed
Professor and Rector of the Royal Acad. He was invited to St.
Petersburg by Catherine II., and executed a bronze equestrian statue
of Peter the Great. After his return to Paris in 1778, he devoted
himself to literary pursuits. His most important works in Paris were
executed for the ch. of S. Roch and that of the Invalides.
Falens, Karel van, born at Antwerp (1681-1733). An imitator
of Wouvermans, and a reputable painter. The smoothness of his
touch takes from the spirit of his pictures. There is a work of his
in the Berlin Gall., representing figures and animals in a landscape,
and a “ Departure of a party of Falconers,” in the Dresden Gall.
Fanelli, Virgilio. A Florentine goldsmith who practised his art
in Italy and Spain. He executed, in 1646, the great chandelier which
is still suspended from the dome of the Pantheon of the Escurial.
This was made at Genoa, and has twenty-four burners, with many
ornaments. He also executed the throne for the Madonna del Sa-
grario in the Toledo Cath.
/ Fantuzzi or Fontuzzi, Antonio. Said to
A L r . L” have been born at Viterbo about 1520. There
1 jtx? is much disagreement among the highest au-
thorities regarding this engraver. Some say
that he and Antonio da Trento are the same artist. His plates are
chiefly after Primaticcio, and are scarce. The following are the
principal ones : —
Silenus supported by two Bacchante and surrounded by Satyrs;
after II R.osso^ 1543.
Dispute of the Muses with the Pierides; after Primaticcio.
Alexander and Roxana; after the same ; circular.
Festival given to Thalestris by Alexander ; after the same. 1543.