In 1607, he collaborated with Lionello Spada and Francesco Brizio in frescoes for the Palazzo Bonfioli, in Bologna. In 1610, he visited Rome, remaining under the patronage of Cardinal Facchinetti, and befriended Domenichino.
In 1607, he collaborated with Lionello Spada and Francesco Brizio on frescoes for the Palazzo Bonfioli in Bologna. In 1610, he traveled to Rome under Cardinal Facchinetti's patronage and befriended Domenichino.