He was born in Bevagna in Umbria to parents of modest means, Angelina d' Anton Maria Angeli and Lorenzo. He was active in painting in the Palazzo Barberini as well as in Antonio Barberini's favored church, Santa Maria della Concezione, where he painted the Assumption of the Virgin on the dome. His training was under Domenichino, but he also labored under the direction of Sacchi and Pietro da Cortona.
Born in Bevagna, Umbria, to a family of limited financial resources, he developed his painting skills at the Palazzo Barberini and in Antonio Barberini's favored church, Santa Maria della Concezione, where he created the Assumption of the Virgin on the dome. He received training from Domenichino, but also worked under Sacchi and Pietro da Cortona.