Antonio da Correggio

Italian painter and educator, notable for frescoes

Antonio da Correggio - Italian painter and educator, notable for frescoes
Born

1489
536 years ago

Died

March 5th, 1534
491 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An influential painter of the Renaissance, significant for contributions to the development of chiaroscuro and foreshortening techniques. Worked primarily in Northern Italy, creating artworks that showcased a mastery of movement and light. Many pieces were commissioned for churches and palaces, demonstrating a unique style that combined emotional depth with dynamic composition. Notable works include 'The Assumption of the Virgin', which exemplified the grandeur of his frescoes, and the 'Lamentation of Christ'. His innovative approach influenced the direction of baroque painting.

Created 'The Assumption of the Virgin'

Developed techniques of chiaroscuro and foreshortening

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