While considered to be the most important marble sculptor outside Florence during the second half of the fifteenth century, historical evidence pointed to Civitali's activity as a painter as well. However, no painting could firmly be identified to him until the discovery of an original contract by Roberto Ciardi in 1997 for a triptych for the Church of San Michele di Antraccoli,which was formerly ascribed to the Master of Benabbio. The contract revealed that both Civitali and Baldassare di Biagio were commissioned to complete the altarpiece.
Civitali was recognized as a prominent marble sculptor outside Florence during the second half of the fifteenth century, with historical evidence suggesting his involvement in painting. However, no specific painting could be firmly attributed to him until 1997 when an original contract by Roberto Ciardi for a triptych at San Michele di Antraccoli was discovered, which had previously been linked to the Master of Benabbio. The contract indicated that both Civitali and Baldassare di Biagio were commissioned to complete the altarpiece.