In 1712, he along with Paolo Anesi became students of Bernardino Fergioni, also a marine genre specialist. By 1723, at 28 years old, he was referred to by Pio as a master. He was influenced by Jan Frans van Bloemen, Giovanni Ghisolfi, Gaspard Dughet, Claude Lorrain, and especially Salvator Rosa.
In 1712, alongside Paolo Anesi, the individual studied under Bernardino Fergioni, a marine genre artist. By 1723, at age 28, he was acknowledged by Pio as an expert. His work was influenced by Jan Frans van Bloemen, Giovanni Ghisolfi, Gaspard Dughet, Claude Lorrain, and particularly Salvator Rosa.