Bernardino Capitelli (1589 - 1639)
1589-XX-XXSiena, Italy1639-XX-XXSiena, ItalyItaly
Bernardino Capitelli
Bernardino Capitelli was an Italian painter and etcher of the Baroque period. Capitelli achieved the unique position of virtually the only tenebrist etcher in Italy. The use of abrupt contrasts of light and dark is characteristic of Capitelli's work.
Date and place of birt: | 1589, Siena, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 1639, Siena, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Cityscape, Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque |
Technique: | Gouache, Pencil, Engraving, Etching, Hand graphic |