The Life and Career of Domenico Corvi Domenico Corvi was an Italian painter active during the close of the 18th century. Born in Viterbo, he moved to Rome to work under Francesco Mancini. His early career involved works in Viterbo and Palestrina, as well as the decoration of churches in and around Rome. In 1750, he won first prize at the Accademia di San Luca, later becoming a full member in 1756. During this time, he returned to his native Viterbo to participate in decorating the church of the Gonfalone, contributing roundels of the apostles Saints Simon and Jude and a scene of the Beheading…