Lorenzo Zucchi

Lorenzo Zucchi was an artist whose documented activity spanned the mid-18th century, with known works dating between 1725 and 1767. His professional output consisted primarily of prints, indicating his engagement with graphic arts techniques prevalent in his era.

The subject matter of Zucchi’s verifiable output centers on religious and biblical narratives. Eleven of his prints are currently represented in museum collections, establishing the historical value of his work. These holdings include major pieces such as the Old Testament scenes Isaac Blessing Jacob and Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, as well as the dramatic confrontation The Archangel Michael defeats Satan.

Zucchi also engaged in thematic series production, exemplified by the documented pieces from The Seven Sacraments, specifically Baptism, from "The Seven Sacraments" and Ordination, from "The Seven Sacraments". Important examples of Lorenzo Zucchi prints are preserved in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Many of these historical images are now within the public domain, allowing institutions to make high-quality prints and downloadable artwork accessible for study and conservation.