Domenico Morelli and Milan (Lombard painters)

Domenico Morelli had a strong influence on Lombard painters even before his well-known stay in Milan in 1861. As well as by the influence of Morelli's proposals for the renewal of historical paintings in many artists' work, t he importance of Morelli's presence in milan in 1855 and 1858 is witnessed by papers (such as letters adn diaries) of painters such as Federico Faraff ini and Eleuterio Pagliano. Anna Finocchi's article focuses on some of the major issues emerging from the encounter between Morelli and other Lombard artists.