Francesco AlbaniItalian, 1578–1660Apollon et Daphné
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Apollon et Daphné” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 716, Aile Denon, Niveau 1, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Closed· opens tomorrow at 9:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
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- Accession number
- INV 18
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- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2014 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Benoît Touchard
In the life of Francesco Albani
The whole life1600–1617
Rivalry with Guido Reni in Rome
In Rome Albani develops a mutual, though respectful, rivalry with the more successful Guido Reni, who was also heavily patronised by the Aldobrandini; at the chapel of the Quirinal Palace Albani worked under Reni.
1600–1625
Roman patrons and the Academy of St Luke
In Rome Albani works for members of the most powerful aristocratic families — the Borghese, Colonna, Corsini and Giustiniani; proof of his success is his admission to the Academy of St Luke.
1618
Returns to Bologna after his wife's death; second marriage
After the death of his first wife, Anna Rusconi of Rome, Albani returns to Bologna, where he marries a second time, Doralice Fioravanti; Bologna remains his home for the rest of his life.
1621–1622
In Mantua: a cycle for Duke Ferdinando Gonzaga
In 1621–22 Albani works for a time in Mantua: in 1621 he begins a cycle on poetic themes for Ferdinando Gonzaga, 6th Duke of Mantua, which he will complete only in 1633, for Prince Giancarlo de' Medici (Louvre).
