Nicola Malinconico ( 1663 - 1721 ) was an Italian painter. Nicola Malinconico s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 11173.69 USD for San Sebastiano curato dalle pie donne in 2004 to 20361.25 USD for Il Buon Samaritano in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.