Bernardo Castello (1557 - 1629)
1557-XX-XXGenova, Italy1629-10-04Genova, ItalyItaly
Bernardo Castello
Bernardo Castello (or Castelli) was an Italian painter of the late-Mannerist style, active mainly in Genoa and Liguria. He is mainly known as a portrait and historical painter. He was apprenticed under Andrea Semino and Luca Cambiaso, then travelled throughout Italy, meeting other painters and creating his own particular style. During his career he painted many works and was appreciated by famous poets with whom he had friendships. Beside working in Genoa, Castello was employed in Rome and worked also for the Duke of Savoy, Charles Emmanuel I.
Date and place of birt: | 1557, Genova, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 4 october 1629, Genova, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Genoese School |
Genre: | History painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Mannerism |
Technique: | Fresco, Hand graphic, Oil on canvas, Watercolor |