Pietro Paolini (1603 - 1681)
1603-06-03Lucca, Italy1681-04-12Lucca, ItalyItaly
Pietro Paolini
Pietro Paolini, called il Lucchese was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. Working in Rome, Venice and finally his native Lucca, he was a follower of Caravaggio to whose work he responded in a very personal manner. He founded an Academy in his hometown, which formed the next generation of painters of Lucca. Paolini painted religious and mythological compositions during his early days. These religious compositions form only a small part of his oeuvre. Paolini created a number of portraits, often with an allegorical meaning and depicting persons engaged in a certain profession or activity.
Date and place of birt: | 3 june 1603, Lucca, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 12 april 1681, Lucca, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Allegory, Genre art, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Baroque |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas |