Sebastiano Baldini

Sebastiano Baldini was a satirical Roman poet, librettist for almost every composer operating in Rome at that time, and a secretary to a series of cardinals. The most important was Flavio [Chigi (1631–1693)|Flavio Chigi]. For his literary qualities and his good humour he was well received by the aristocracy and Roman cultural circles. Alessandro Stradella used a text by Baldini, based on a scenario by Christina, [Queen of Sweden], for his 1677 cantata/serenata La forza delle stelle.
He was a member of various academies, including those of literary humorists in Rome and Pesaro. Baldini was drawn by Pier Francesco Mola.