Ludovico Mazzanti ( 1686 - 1775 ) was an Italian painter. Ludovico Mazzanti s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9000 USD for Angels comforting Saint Francis Xavier in 2006 to 16769.94 USD for The Annunciation in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.