Giovanni Renica (1808 – 1884) was an Italian painter, active in a Romantic style.

Portrait of Giovanni Renica in the Palazzo Tosio in Brescia.
Portrait of Giovanni Renica in the Palazzo Tosio in Brescia.
The Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu

He was born in Montirone in the province of Brescia, and died in Brescia. He was a pupil of Giovanni Migliara. He became a teacher at the Brera Academy. He made a trip to the Orient, which gave him inspiration. He left his notes to the Atheneum of Brescia.[1] Among his pupils was Gaetano Fasanotti.

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  1. ^ La Pittura lombarda nel secolo XIX., Tipografia Capriolo e Massimino, 1900, page 48.

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