Parma, like Bologna, being part of the Region of Emilia-Romagna, it was not surprising that Cardinal Odoardo Farnese, Ranuccio's brother, chose to patronise the Carraccis from Bologna, thereby establishing Bolognese dominance of Roman fresco painting for nearly two decades.
Cardinal Odoardo Farnese chose to patronise the Carraccis from Bologna, thereby establishing Bolognese dominance of Roman fresco painting for nearly two decades. Parma being part of the Region of Emilia-Romagna, it was not surprising this. This was like Bologna. Cardinal Odoardo Farnese was Ranuccio's brother.