Ubaldo Gandolfi

Born in 1728 on a Po Valley estate, Ubaldo Gandolfi quickly distinguished himself in the vibrant artistic scene of Bologna. By the age of 17, he enrolled at the Clementine Academy, honing his skills under masters like Ercole Graziani the Younger, Felice Torelli, and Ercole Lelli. The Gandolfi family was a true artistic dynasty, with Ubaldo, his brother Gaetano, and their descendants becoming some of Italy's most celebrated artists, earning commissions from courts across Euro…