Francesco Ficoroni
Francesco Ficoroni | |
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The Ficoroni Cista | |
| Born | 1664 |
| Died | 25 January 1747 (aged 82–83) |
| Occupations | Archaeologist, connoisseur and antiquarian |
| Known for | Discovery of the Ficoroni Cista |
| Parent(s) | Bonifacio Ficoroni and Maria Ficoroni (née Rosati) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Classical archaeology |
| Sub-discipline | Topography of ancient Rome |
Francesco (de') Ficoroni FRS (1664 – 25 January 1747) was an Italian archaeologist, connoisseur and antiquarian active in Rome, closely involved with the antiquities trade. He was the author of numerous publications on ancient Roman sculpture and antiquities, guides to the monuments of Rome and the city's ancient topography, and on ancient Greek and Roman theatre and theatrical masks, among other subjects. For his antiquarian works he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. His complementary volumes on ancient and modern Rome (1744) remained in print long after his death: Thomas Jefferson purchased both volumes while he was abroad in 1785-89.