 In Lombardy, he painted frescoes for the Cappella del Rosario in "San Vittore" in Varese (1599), and worked in some of the Sacri Monti of the Alps.This activity began with the "Ascent to Calvary" (1602–1606) chapel in the Sacro Monte of Varallo where he was influenced by Gaudenzio Ferrari and developed a more dramatic style.In 1608-1609 he completed the "Flagellation" chapel in the Sacro Monte of Varese then returned to Varallo for the "Ecce Homo" chapel (1610–13).