Giulia Lama
Italian painter, notable for portraits
Born
October 1st, 1681
343 years ago
Died
October 7th, 1747
277 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Born in Italy in 1681, a prominent painter of the Baroque period, contributed to the art scene primarily through portraiture and religious subjects. Trained under significant artists of the time, developed a unique style that blended realism with expressive emotion. Worked extensively in Venetian and Bolognese circles, gaining recognition for skillful use of light and shadow. Some works include portraits of notable figures and religious commissions for churches. Active during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, established a reputation that endured beyond her lifetime.
Created notable portraits of Venetian nobility
Executed significant religious paintings
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