Agostino Veracini

Saint John Gualbert Crushing Simony and Nicolaitism by Agostino Veracini, 1744

(Niccolò) Agostino Veracini (14 December 1689 – 18 November 1762) was an Italian painter and engraver. He was the second son of Benedetto Veracini, also a painter. Agostino was the cousin of Francesco Maria Veracini, the violinist and composer.

Veracini was born and died in Florence. He primarily painted works with religious themes, and executed frescoes and restoration of works of art. He trained Giulio Traballesi.

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