Drawings by Giulio Campi for the Frescoes Located in the Choir of the Church of Sant’Agata in Cremona: 1537

Abstract

On 5 April 1537, Giulio Campi (or “magister Giulio Campi Pictor Cremonese”) entered into a contract with the administrators (or “signori Massari et fabriceri”) of the Church of Sant’Agata in Cremona. It concerned decorating both sides of the presbytery of the aforementioned church with four paintings depicting scenes from the life of St. Agatha, two artworks on each side, using good and pure colours, for an agreed price of 200 imperial liras. This succession of the individual scenes complies with the legend of St. Agatha, as recorded by Jacobus de Varagine.