Pietro Testa (Il Lucchesino, 1611 - 1650)

Pietro Testa

Pietro Testa was an Italian painter, draughtsman, etcher and writer. He was later sometimes called Il Lucchesino after his hometown of Lucca. In addition to a series of oil paintings and frescoes, he created many drawings and etchings with allegorical, religious and mythological themes. His work reveals an independent character and that he was not a dry imitator of the manner of a single master. In addition, Pietro Testa thought intensively about art and made many notes (Düsseldorf Notebook), inspirations that he undoubtedly wanted to use later for a treatise, but which fate no longer allowed.

Nickname:	Il Lucchesino
Date and place of birt:	1611, Lucca, Italy
Date and place of death:	1 january 1650, Rome, Italy
Nationality:	Italy
Period of activity:	XVII century
Specialization:	Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Painter
Genre:	Genre art, Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:	Baroque
Technique:	Engraving, Fresco