Giovanni Lanfranco
Italian painter specializing in Baroque art
Born
January 26th, 1582
443 years ago
Died
November 30th, 1647
377 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An influential Baroque painter, this artist gained recognition for his dramatic use of light and color. His work often depicted religious themes and he produced significant altarpieces and frescoes. Key works include the 'Assumption of the Virgin' located in the church of San Andrea della Valle in Rome. Collaborated with prominent figures of the Baroque period and influenced the artistic landscape of his time through innovative techniques in chiaroscuro.
Created the frescoes in the Palazzo Farnese
Painted 'The Assumption of the Virgin'
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