born 0441; 1480, near Bologna
died 0441; 1534, Bologna
Italian engraver.
He trained in Bologna under Francesco Francia , but his energetic lines and use of cross-hatching in modeling were influenced by Albrecht Dürer . After he moved to Rome 0441; 1510, he specialized in reproducing works by other artists, particularly Raphael . He retained Raphael's idealized figures but provided his own background and landscapes. His engravings sold in large numbers and did much to spread High Renaissance style throughout Europe during his lifetime.