Marco Ricci 1676 – 1730

Biography

Marco Ricci was born on June 5, 1676, in the mountain town of Belluno in northeastern Italy, during a period of great artistic flourishing throughout the Italian peninsula. He would go on to become a versatile and accomplished artist, contributing his talents across multiple disciplines that defined the creative landscape of his era. His career spanned the turn of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, a transformative time in European art and culture.

Throughout his professional life, Ricci worked as a painter, engraver, and stage designer, demonstrating remarkable range and skill across these interconnected fields. His work as a stage designer connected him to the vibrant theatrical world of Venice, while his painting and engraving established him as a significant artistic voice of his generation. Each discipline he pursued enriched his artistic vision and allowed him to leave an enduring mark on Italian art.

Marco Ricci spent his final years in Venice, Italy’s most cosmopolitan city and a major center for artistic innovation. He died there on January 21, 1730, at fifty-three years of age, leaving behind a body of work that reflected both technical mastery and creative ambition. His contributions to painting, printmaking, and theatrical design secured his place in the history of Italian art during this dynamic period.