Gaudenzio Ferrari

Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance

Gaudenzio Ferrari - Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance
Born

None
None years ago

Died

January 11th, 1546
479 years ago — None years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Active during the Italian Renaissance, this individual contributed significantly to the art of painting and sculpture. He worked primarily in the northern regions of Italy, with notable contributions to the decoration of churches and altarpieces. His techniques combined elements of early Mannerism and traditional Renaissance styles, characterized by a vivid use of color and dynamic composition. Major works include the altarpiece of the Assumption in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Saronno and frescoes in the church of San Francesco in Milan. His art reflected both religious themes and humanist ideas prevalent during the period.

Created the Assumption altarpiece in Saronno

Painted frescoes in San Francesco, Milan

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