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

Carl Nebel (1805 - 1855)
Carl Nebel
1805 - 1855
Nikolay Dulgerov (1901 - 1982)
Nikolay Dulgerov
1901 - 1982
Francesco Maria Schiaffino (1688 - 1763)
Francesco Maria Schiaffino
1688 - 1763
Jan van Bijlert (1597 - 1671)
Jan van Bijlert
1597 - 1671
Giuseppe Vermiglio (1585 - 1635)
Giuseppe Vermiglio
1585 - 1635
Paolo Veneziano (1290 - 1362)
Paolo Veneziano
1290 - 1362
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov (1873 - 1955)
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov
1873 - 1955
Carlo Galli Bibiena (1728 - 1787)
Carlo Galli Bibiena
1728 - 1787
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 - 1680)
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi
1606 - 1680
Hans Speckaert (1540 - 1577)
Hans Speckaert
1540 - 1577
Jacques Courtois (1621 - 1676)
Jacques Courtois
1621 - 1676
Antonio Mancini (1852 - 1930)
Antonio Mancini
1852 - 1930
Giulio Bucci (1711 - 1776)
Giulio Bucci
1711 - 1776
Hans von Aachen (1552 - 1615)
Hans von Aachen
1552 - 1615
Ludovico Mazzanti (1686 - 1775)
Ludovico Mazzanti
1686 - 1775
Giovanni Maria Bottalla (il Raffaellino) (1613 - 1644)
Giovanni Maria Bottalla (il Raffaellino)
1613 - 1644

Creators Baroque

Pietro Paolini (1603 - 1681)
Pietro Paolini
1603 - 1681
Louis Licherie de Beurie (1629 - 1687)
Louis Licherie de Beurie
1629 - 1687
Carlo Saraceni (1579 - 1620)
Carlo Saraceni
1579 - 1620
Willem de Heusch (1625 - 1692)
Willem de Heusch
1625 - 1692
Lavinia Fontana (1552 - 1614)
Lavinia Fontana
1552 - 1614
Gregorio Fernández (1576 - 1636)
Gregorio Fernández
1576 - 1636
Abraham Teniers (1629 - 1670)
Abraham Teniers
1629 - 1670
Isidoro Bianchi (1581 - 1662)
Isidoro Bianchi
1581 - 1662
Jan Daemen Cool (1589 - 1660)
Jan Daemen Cool
1589 - 1660
Giorgio Duranti (1683 - 1768)
Giorgio Duranti
1683 - 1768
Giovanni Francesco Guerrieri (1589 - 1657)
Giovanni Francesco Guerrieri
1589 - 1657
Lambert-Sigisbert Adam (1700 - 1759)
Lambert-Sigisbert Adam
1700 - 1759
Elias Gottlob Haussmann (1695 - 1774)
Elias Gottlob Haussmann
1695 - 1774
Charles Poerson (1609 - 1667)
Charles Poerson
1609 - 1667
Lucas Cranach I (1472 - 1553)
Lucas Cranach I
1472 - 1553
Johann Friedrich Ludwig (1673 - 1752)
Johann Friedrich Ludwig
1673 - 1752