Giovan Francesco Gessi ( 1588 - 1649 ) was an Italian painter. Giovan Francesco Gessi s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2352.94 USD for The Madonna and Child, in a feigned oval in 2003 to 48977.07 USD for Madonna con il Bambino, San Giovannino e Santa in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.