Agostino Verrocchi (1586 - 1659)
1586Rome, Italy1659Rome, ItalyItaly
Agostino Verrocchi
Agostino Verrocchi was an Italian painter, mainly depicting still-life subjects during the Baroque period. He was active from 1619 to 1636 and mainly in Rome. Verrocchi, alongside other Roman artists like Tomasso Salini, is known for pioneering a new type of still life which placed objects on different levels, to create depth and complexity.
Date and place of birt: | 1586, Rome, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 1659, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Italian school |
Genre: | Still life |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |