an Italian painter, was born at Forli, a town in the Roman territory. He studied under Pierino del Voga at Rome. He was employed by pope Gregory XIII in the great works that-were executed by his order in the Vatican. On the staircase is a grand fresco painting by him, representing Philip of Arragon submitting his kingdom to the dominion of pope Eugenitus III. 'There are also some of his works in the churches and public places of Rome. His best works are in his native city, Forli, where he painted in the chapel of the cathedral the Last Supper, and some admirable figures of the prophets. He died at Rome in 1580.