Ascanio Luciano (1621 - 1706)
1621Naples, Italy1706-08-18Naples, ItalyItaly
Ascanio Luciano
Ascanio Luciano or Ascanio Luciani was an Italian architectural painter who was active during the Baroque period. He is known for his architectural paintings, capricci, compositions with figures among ruins, and some vedute. He worked in Naples throughout his career. He is regarded as playing an important a hinge role in the genre of architectural capricci between leading founders of the genre such as Viviano Codazzi and François de Nomé and the 18th-century specialists of the genre.
Date and place of birt: | 1621, Naples, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 18 august 1706, Naples, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Italian school |
Genre: | Capriccio, Veduta |
Art style: | Baroque |