Francesco Melzi

Italian painter (1490-1570)
Person human Q469379
Francesco Melzi
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Francesco Melzi

Summary

Francesco Melzi is a human[1]. Born in Milan[2], he… he was born on 1492[3]. He passed away in Vaprio d'Adda[4]. He died on 1570[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,015 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francesco Melzi was born in Milan[2].
  • Francesco Melzi died in Vaprio d'Adda[4].
  • Francesco Melzi was born on 1492[3].
  • Francesco Melzi died on 1570[5].
  • Francesco Melzi's professions included painter[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Melzi is Leda and the Swan[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Melzi is A Treatise on Painting[9].
  • Francesco Melzi is recorded as male[10].
  • Francesco Melzi's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Francesco Melzi's family is recorded as House of Melzi[12].
  • Francesco Melzi is associated with the High Renaissance movement[13].
  • Francesco Melzi's genre is portrait[14].
  • Francesco Melzi's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Melzi[15].
  • Francesco Melzi's residence is recorded as Bellagio[16].
  • Francesco Melzi's residence is recorded as Lierna[17].
  • Francesco Melzi's residence is recorded as Vaprio d'Adda[18].
  • Francesco Melzi's family name is recorded as Melzi[19].
  • Francesco Melzi's given name is recorded as Francesco[20].
  • Francesco Melzi's work location is recorded as Rome[21].
  • Francesco Melzi's work location is recorded as Bologna[22].
  • Francesco Melzi's work location is recorded as France[23].
  • Francesco Melzi's work location is recorded as Milan[24].
  • Francesco Melzi studied under Leonardo da Vinci[25].
  • Francesco Melzi's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Francesco Melzi's Commons Creator page is recorded as Francesco Melzi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Francesco Melzi… he was born on 1492[3].

Education

Francesco Melzi studied under Leonardo da Vinci[25].

Career and Affiliations

Francesco Melzi's professions included painter[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Leda and the Swan[8], a painting[28], founded in 1505[29] and A Treatise on Painting[9], a manuscript[30], founded in 1520[31], written by Leonardo da Vinci[32].

Death and Burial

Francesco Melzi died on 1570[5]. He died in Vaprio d'Adda[4].

Why It Matters

Francesco Melzi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,015 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Francesco Melzi born?

Born in Milan[2], Francesco Melzi…

Where did Francesco Melzi die?

Francesco Melzi passed away in Vaprio d'Adda[4].

What did Francesco Melzi do for work?

Francesco Melzi worked as painter[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    Work location Rome, Bologna, France +1
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    Student of Leonardo da Vinci
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