Antinori was born in Perugia (then in the Papal States) and studied natural history in Perugia and Rome. Afterwards he collaborated with Charles Lucien Bonaparte and illustrated Iconografia della Fauna Italica.
Antinori originated from Perugia (at that time under papal jurisdiction) and pursued studies in natural history at both Perugia and Rome. He then worked alongside Charles Lucien Bonaparte and created the illustrations for Iconografia della Fauna Italica.