He studied in the Academy of Mantua under Bazzani, and was awarded gold medals in competitions in 1765 and 1766. In 1769, his essay on a young
Scipio Africanus was also awarded gold medals, but he did not accept a title of master, but a position teaching figure painting. Among his works in Mantua, he painted in the Royal Palace and in the church of San Zenone. The
Jesus Nazarene in the Cathedral was painted during his stay in Rome. In 1770, Conti moved to Rome, where he found papal patronage, trained with
Pompeo Batoni, and was able to establish an active studio. Among his pupils were
Giuseppe Tominz and
Giuseppe Bossi. It is reputed that
Vincenzo Camuccini and
Pietro Benvenuti also frequented his studio. He completed some portraits. He is known in later years for serving as a merchant or appraiser for the exportation of paintings from Rome. ==References==