Antonio da Correggio
Italian painter and educator, notable for frescoes
Born
1489
537 years ago
Died
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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