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

Giuseppe Spagnulo (1936 - 2016)
Giuseppe Spagnulo
1936 - 2016
John William Waterhouse (1849 - 1917)
John William Waterhouse
1849 - 1917
Florence Ann Claxton (1838 - 1920)
Florence Ann Claxton
1838 - 1920
Francesco Solimena (1657 - 1747)
Francesco Solimena
1657 - 1747
Alberto Burri (1915 - 1995)
Alberto Burri
1915 - 1995
Giulio Rosati (1858 - 1917)
Giulio Rosati
1858 - 1917
Massimo Campigli (1895 - 1971)
Massimo Campigli
1895 - 1971
Conrad Marca-Relli (1913 - 2000)
Conrad Marca-Relli
1913 - 2000
Antoniucci Volti (1915 - 1989)
Antoniucci Volti
1915 - 1989
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (1682 - 1754)
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
1682 - 1754
Tobia Scarpa (1935)
Tobia Scarpa
1935
Michelangelo Palloni (1637 - 1712)
Michelangelo Palloni
1637 - 1712
Salvatore Fiume (1915 - 1997)
Salvatore Fiume
1915 - 1997
Paolo Sala (1859 - 1929)
Paolo Sala
1859 - 1929
Giovanni Battista Caracciolo (1578 - 1635)
Giovanni Battista Caracciolo
1578 - 1635
Cornelis van Poelenburgh (1594 - 1667)
Cornelis van Poelenburgh
1594 - 1667

Creators Baroque

Franz Caucig (1755 - 1828)
Franz Caucig
1755 - 1828
Nicolas Tournier (1590 - 1639)
Nicolas Tournier
1590 - 1639
Paul de Vos (1596 - 1678)
Paul de Vos
1596 - 1678
Johann Friedrich Sichelbein (1648 - 1719)
Johann Friedrich Sichelbein
1648 - 1719
Giovanni Francesco Muccio (1620 - 1665)
Giovanni Francesco Muccio
1620 - 1665
Johann Heinrich Tischbein (1722 - 1789)
Johann Heinrich Tischbein
1722 - 1789
Peter van Bleeck (1697 - 1764)
Peter van Bleeck
1697 - 1764
Hendrik Gerritsz. Pot (1580 - 1657)
Hendrik Gerritsz. Pot
1580 - 1657
Adriaen Frans Boudewijns (1644 - 1719)
Adriaen Frans Boudewijns
1644 - 1719
Karl Wilhelm de Hamilton (1668 - 1754)
Karl Wilhelm de Hamilton
1668 - 1754
Charles de La Fosse (1636 - 1716)
Charles de La Fosse
1636 - 1716
Cornelis Visscher (1629 - 1658)
Cornelis Visscher
1629 - 1658
Matthias Steinl (1644 - 1727)
Matthias Steinl
1644 - 1727
Hendrick Martensz Sorgh (1610 - 1670)
Hendrick Martensz Sorgh
1610 - 1670
Jan van Bijlert (1597 - 1671)
Jan van Bijlert
1597 - 1671
Flaminio Torri (1620 - 1661)
Flaminio Torri
1620 - 1661