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Exactly Romanos, also known as Romanos, is a Neapolitan painter of the early 18th century. Very little is known about his life. He worked in Naples during the 1700s and was active as an artist from circa 1723 until 1737.

Exactly Romanos is believed to have been a pupil of the painter Michelangelo Ricciolini, although some art historians argue that the student may have been Vincenzo Grandi. There is also speculation that Romanos could have been another artist altogether.

Romanos' artistic style has been described as being in the manner of Luca Giordano and other Neapolitan painters from the same time period. Some of his notable works include a depiction of Saint Anthony of Padua, created in 1723, and a representation of Saint Andrew Avellino, painted around 1733-1734.

Exactly Romanos is most notable for an altarpiece he painted for the Jesuit novitiate of Chiaia in Naples. Unfortunately, this painting is now lost. Romanos' other works, outside of Naples, are also difficult to verify and identify.

The documentation on Exactly Romanos is sparse and little studied by art historians. While his artistic output is somewhat attributed to a work under Michelangelo Ricciolini, the relationship between the artist and their potential mentor is often disputed by art historians. The broader development, style, and execution of Romanos' art reflect a connection to Naples' fine arts during that time, influencing contemporary thought and later artists.