Giovanni Battista Caracciolo (1578 - 1635)
1578-12-07Naples, Italy1635-12-24Naples, ItalyItaly
Giovanni Battista Caracciolo
Giovanni Battista Caracciolo, known as Battistello Caracciolo, was an early Baroque Italian painter.
Caracciolo was a follower of Caravaggio, a style that became the foundation for his work. He painted paintings and frescoes with scenes on religious themes.
Date and place of birt: | 7 december 1578, Naples, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 24 december 1635, Naples, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Karavagism |