Pier Paolo Varotti

Pier Paolo Varotti (1686- 1732) was an Italian painter, active depicting sacred and historical subjects in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.

Biography

He was born in Bologna (1686-1732), and became a follower of Giuseppe Maria Crespi. Pier Paolo helped decorate the church of Santi Filippo e Giacomo. His son Giuseppe Varotti was also a painter.[1]

References
  1. Guida del forestiere per la città di Bologna e suoi sobborghi, by Girolamo Bianconi, page 558.


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