Salvator Rosa

Italian painter and poet

Salvator Rosa - Italian painter and poet
Born

1615
410 years ago

Died

March 15th, 1673
351 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in Naples, contributed significantly to the Baroque art movement through painting and poetry. Renowned for landscapes that often included elements of the sublime and the fantastic. Worked in various genres, notably historical and mythological scenes, achieving a unique blend of drama and poetic expression. Achieved recognition during his lifetime and his works still attract attention in galleries and museums.

Created the painting 'The Witches' which depicts a dramatic scene

Produced numerous landscapes that influenced future generations of artists

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