Pietro Novelli (Monrealese, 1603 - 1647)
Monrealese1603-03-02Monreale, Italy1647-08-27Palermo, ItalyItaly
Pietro Novelli
Pietro Novelli was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly in Palermo. Also known as il Monrealese or Pietro "Malta" Novelli to distinguish him from his father, Pietro Antonio Novelli I. He was also nicknamed by contemporaries as the Raphael of Sicily.
Nickname: | Monrealese |
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Date and place of birt: | 2 march 1603, Monreale, Italy |
Date and place of death: | 27 august 1647, Palermo, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Engraver, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |