Gioacchino Assereto (1600 - 1649)

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Gioacchino Assereto

Gioacchino Assereto was a prominent Italian Baroque painter, celebrated for his dramatic and emotionally charged works that often depicted religious and historical subjects. Born in Genoa in 1600, Assereto's early career was marked by his apprenticeship with Luciano Borzone and Giovanni Andrea Ansaldo, which laid the foundation for his development as an artist. His paintings are known for their vibrant light effects and dynamic compositions, a style significantly influenced by Caravaggio during Assereto's brief visit to Rome in 1639. This influence is evident in his masterful use of chiaroscuro and sfumato techniques, which added depth and realism to his works​​​​.

Assereto's oeuvre includes powerful pieces like "The Lamentation," notable for its intense shadows and dramatic portrayal of Christ's body, and "The Torture of Prometheus," a work that showcases his later years' shift towards more emotional and theatrical compositions. His "Death of Cato" and "Ecce Homo" further illustrate this evolution, moving from refined styles to bold, expressive techniques that emphasize violent emotions through the dramatic effects of light​​.

Throughout his career, Assereto's works were highly regarded, with contemporary Genoese biographer Raffaele Soprani praising him as incomparable. His paintings can be found in significant collections, including the Musei di Strada Nuova in Genoa, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, and the National Gallery in London. Assereto's legacy extends beyond his lifetime, with his son Giuseppe Assereto and others producing many copies of his work, ensuring the endurance of his artistic influence​​​​.

For art collectors and experts, Assereto's work embodies the Baroque spirit with its emotional intensity and technical mastery. His ability to convey deep psychological tension and his innovative use of lighting make his paintings a valuable study in the evolution of Baroque art.

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Date and place of birt:1600, Genova, Italy
Date and place of death:28 june 1649, Genova, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Genoese School
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Karavagism, Old Masters
Technique:Pencil, Fresco, Oil, Oil on canvas

Creators Italy

Lorenzo Viani (1882 - 1936)
Lorenzo Viani
1882 - 1936
Angelo Barabino (1883 - 1950)
Angelo Barabino
1883 - 1950
Girolamo Marchesi (1471 - 1559)
Girolamo Marchesi
1471 - 1559
Ryan Mendoza (1971)
Ryan Mendoza
1971
Giorgio de Chirico (1888 - 1978)
Giorgio de Chirico
1888 - 1978
Benvenuto di Giovanni (1436 - 1518)
Benvenuto di Giovanni
1436 - 1518
Otto Knille (1832 - 1898)
Otto Knille
1832 - 1898
Massimo Campigli (1895 - 1971)
Massimo Campigli
1895 - 1971
Tommaso di Mascio Scarafone (1455 - 1521)
Tommaso di Mascio Scarafone
1455 - 1521
Gianfranco Ferroni (1927 - 2001)
Gianfranco Ferroni
1927 - 2001
Jacopo da Valenza (XV century - XVI century)
Jacopo da Valenza
XV century - XVI century
Abele Jacopi (1882 - 1957)
Abele Jacopi
1882 - 1957
Pietro di Gottardo Gonzaga (1751 - 1831)
Pietro di Gottardo Gonzaga
1751 - 1831
Anton Domenico Gabbiani (1652 - 1726)
Anton Domenico Gabbiani
1652 - 1726
Paolo Lomazzi (1936)
Paolo Lomazzi
1936
Carlo Restallino (1776 - 1864)
Carlo Restallino
1776 - 1864

Creators Baroque

Pedro de Mena (1628 - 1688)
Pedro de Mena
1628 - 1688
Pierre Philibert Degand (1747 - 1825)
Pierre Philibert Degand
1747 - 1825
Johann Gottfried Tannauer (1680 - 1737)
Johann Gottfried Tannauer
1680 - 1737
Bartolomé Román (1587 - 1647)
Bartolomé Román
1587 - 1647
Caspar Arnold Grein (1764 - 1835)
Caspar Arnold Grein
1764 - 1835
Bernardo Daddi (1280 - 1348)
Bernardo Daddi
1280 - 1348
Giovanni del Biondo (XIV century - 1399)
Giovanni del Biondo
XIV century - 1399
Mina Lukich Kolokolnikov (1707 - 1775)
Mina Lukich Kolokolnikov
1707 - 1775
Antonio Rossi (1700 - 1753)
Antonio Rossi
1700 - 1753
Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626 - 1679)
Jan Havickszoon Steen
1626 - 1679
Giovanni Lorenzo Bertolotti (1640 - 1721)
Giovanni Lorenzo Bertolotti
1640 - 1721
Francesco Ferrari (1634 - 1708)
Francesco Ferrari
1634 - 1708
Agostino Brunias (1730 - 1796)
Agostino Brunias
1730 - 1796
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717)
Maria Sibylla Merian
1647 - 1717
Philipp Peter Roos (1657 - 1706)
Philipp Peter Roos
1657 - 1706
Ludwig Steiner (1783 - 1859)
Ludwig Steiner
1783 - 1859