Anicllo Falcone, an Italian painter, born in Naples in 1600, died in France in 1665. He was a pupil of Spagnoletto, and set up an academy of his own. At the time of Masaniello's revolt he formed his pupils into a secret band for retaliation upon the Spaniards. When the insurrection was ended he fled to France, where he was employed by Colbert. He is especially famous for his battle pieces. They are not numerous, and command great prices. Their excellence is in their extreme fidelity to nature, and their brilliant coloring. Salvator Rosa was one of his numerous pupils.