Francesco Caccianiga (1700–1781) was an Italian painter and engraver.

He was born inMilan. InBologna, he became a pupil ofMarcantonio Franceschini. He afterwards visitedRome, where he established himself under the patronage ofMarcantonio Borghese, 5th Prince of Sulmona, for whom he executed some considerable works in the Palazzo and theVilla Borghese. His principal works are atAncona, where he painted several altar-pieces, among them,Marriage of the Virgin andLast Supper. A few engravings by him are known, one beingThe Death of Lucretia. He died in Rome.^[1][2]

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