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The 8 Most Famous Domenico Corvi Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 8 works by Domenico Corvi in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Domenico Corvi left, the most famous is The Glorification of Andrea Doria (1750), in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Close behind it come Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii (1764) and Allegory of Painting (1764). Our catalog holds 8 works by Domenico Corvi; the gallery has kept the 8 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1721 – 1803, Viterbo
Most works: Capitoline Museums
Domenico Corvi's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
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The museums that keep Domenico Corvi's originals
The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Domenico Corvi | Paintings from this list |
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 Capitoline Museums |
Rome | 2 | Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii, The Vestal Tuccia |
 Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Minneapolis | 1 | The Glorification of Andrea Doria |
 Walters Art Museum |
Baltimore | 1 | Allegory of Painting |
 Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
Edinburgh | 1 | David Allan, 1744 - 1796. Artist |
 Accademia di San Luca |
Rome | 1 | Self-portrait |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 1 | Virgin and Child |
Domenico Corvi decade by decade: the original that defines each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Collectors' questions about Domenico Corvi's paintings
Which work is Domenico Corvi most famous for?Reveal the answer
The Glorification of Andrea Doria (1750), Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii (1764) and Allegory of Painting (1764) come next.
What age was Domenico Corvi when The Glorification of Andrea Doria was made?Reveal the answer
29 years old: The Glorification of Andrea Doria dates from 1750, and Domenico Corvi was born in 1721.
How many paintings did Domenico Corvi leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 8 works by Domenico Corvi, dated from 1750 to 1803.
In which museums do Domenico Corvi's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Capitoline Museums (Rome), Minneapolis Institute of Art (Minneapolis) and Walters Art Museum (Baltimore). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Domenico Corvi paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1760s: 2 of the 8 works on this page were made then, Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Domenico Corvi?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is The Glorification of Andrea Doria (1750) and the latest Self-portrait (1803).
Which Domenico Corvi works hang at the Capitoline Museums?Reveal the answer
Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii and The Vestal Tuccia: the Capitoline Museums, Rome holds 2 of the works on this page.
Domenico Corvi: life and work
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 of Saint John the Baptist.
Corvi's professional journey included significant commissions for various patrons. His works include:
- A series of canvases in Vedana, including an altarpiece of Saint Michael Archangel for the church of Trinità dei Monti.
- Scenes for the Palazzo Barberini in Rome, depicting the Life of the Blessed Margherita Colonna and subjects from Venetian history.
- A painting in Turin, San Domenico, titled Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy, Expelling the Plague with the Lamp of the Madonna delle Grazie in 1630.
- The painting The Miracle of Saint Joseph Calasanz Resuscitating a Child, located in the Wadsworth Atheneum.
- Works for the Borghese family, such as an altarpiece of Saint Leo IV Extinguishing the Fire in the Borgo and a ceiling with the Sacrifice of Iphigenia.
Later Works and Official Roles
In his later years, Corvi engaged in church decoration throughout Italy, spanning from Ravenna to Pisa, and from Venice to Spoleto. His ecclesiastical commissions included large canvases for the Cathedral of St. Ursus in Solothurn, Switzerland, featuring The Last Supper, the Coronation of the Virgin, the Incredulity of Saint Thomas, and the Pentecost.
Corvi held several official positions within the Accademia di San Luca. From 1757, he served as the director of the Scuola del Nudo at Campodoglio. His pupils included Giuseppe Cades, Francesco Alberi, and Vincenzo Camuccini. He died in Rome.