Luca Giordano (Luca Fa Рresto, 1634 - 1705)

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Luca Giordano

Luca Giordano, born on October 18, 1634, in Naples, emerged as the most celebrated Neapolitan painter of the late 17th century, known for his quick workmanship, which earned him the nickname "Luca Fa Presto" from his father's frequent admonitions to work quickly. His profound contribution to the development of Italianate landscape painting marked a significant chapter in art history.

Giordano's works are celebrated for their dynamic compositions, vibrant color palette, and the ability to infuse his subjects with vitality and emotion. His prolific career saw him working across Italy and Spain, leaving behind a legacy that includes monumental works such as the frescoes in the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence and the ceiling paintings in Santa Brigida Church in Naples. His late works, lighter and prefiguring the Rococo movement, were particularly influential and admired by later artists such as Fragonard​​​​.

Giordano's artistic prowess was not confined to a single genre; his oeuvre includes religious and mythological scenes, landscapes, and portraits. His versatility and ability to adapt his style to suit different subjects and patrons' preferences made him a pivotal figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Rococo style. Despite criticisms of superficiality due to his rapid execution, Giordano's work was fundamentally rooted in a deep understanding of his predecessors, combining the dramatic intensity of the Baroque with the emerging lighter Rococo aesthetic​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Luca Giordano's paintings represent a significant period in art history, bridging the gap between two major stylistic periods and reflecting the vibrant cultural exchanges of 17th-century Europe. His works, found in esteemed collections worldwide, continue to be studied and admired for their technical brilliance and artistic innovation.

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Nickname:Luca Fa Рresto
Date and place of birt:18 october 1634, Naples, Italy
Date and place of death:12 january 1705, Naples, Italy
Nationality:Spain, Italy, France
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Neapolitan school
Genre:Allegory, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters
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Creators Spain

Gustavo Cochet (1894 - 1979)
Gustavo Cochet
1894 - 1979
Juan de Ávalos y García-Taborda (1911 - 2006)
Juan de Ávalos y García-Taborda
1911 - 2006
Atanas Tasev (1897 - 1991)
Atanas Tasev
1897 - 1991
Eduardo Arroyo (1937 - 2018)
Eduardo Arroyo
1937 - 2018
Julio González (1876 - 1942)
Julio González
1876 - 1942
Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez (1779 - 1860)
Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez
1779 - 1860
Francisco Bores (1898 - 1972)
Francisco Bores
1898 - 1972
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje (1932 - 2017)
Jordi Pagans i Monsalvatje
1932 - 2017
Joaquín Espalter y Rull (1809 - 1880)
Joaquín Espalter y Rull
1809 - 1880
Yves Galgon (1948)
Yves Galgon
1948
Alberto Corazón (1942 - 2021)
Alberto Corazón
1942 - 2021
Pedro Flores Garcia (1897 - 1967)
Pedro Flores Garcia
1897 - 1967
Ferrán Garcia Sevilla (1949)
Ferrán Garcia Sevilla
1949
Bernardo German de Llorente (1685 - 1757)
Bernardo German de Llorente
1685 - 1757
Joan Brossa i Cuervo (1919 - 1998)
Joan Brossa i Cuervo
1919 - 1998
Gustavo Peñalver Vico (1939)
Gustavo Peñalver Vico
1939

Creators Baroque

Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso (1612 - 1667)
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso
1612 - 1667
Anton Raphael Mengs (1728 - 1779)
Anton Raphael Mengs
1728 - 1779
Peter Lely (1618 - 1680)
Peter Lely
1618 - 1680
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647 - 1733)
Jan van Huchtenburgh
1647 - 1733
Francis Sartorius I (1734 - 1804)
Francis Sartorius I
1734 - 1804
Francesco Antonio Giorgioli (1655 - 1725)
Francesco Antonio Giorgioli
1655 - 1725
Willem Wissing (1656 - 1687)
Willem Wissing
1656 - 1687
Georg Lisiewski (1674 - 1750)
Georg Lisiewski
1674 - 1750
Gilles Rousselet (1610 - 1686)
Gilles Rousselet
1610 - 1686
Raphael Coxie (1540 - 1616)
Raphael Coxie
1540 - 1616
Hendrick Dubbels (1621 - 1707)
Hendrick Dubbels
1621 - 1707
Gregorio Preti (1603 - 1672)
Gregorio Preti
1603 - 1672
Gijsbrecht Leytens (1586 - 1656)
Gijsbrecht Leytens
1586 - 1656
Jacob Isaacszoon van Swanenburg (1571 - 1638)
Jacob Isaacszoon van Swanenburg
1571 - 1638
Hallé Claude-Guy (1652 - 1736)
Hallé Claude-Guy
1652 - 1736
Niccolò di Pietro Gerini (1340 - 1414)
Niccolò di Pietro Gerini
1340 - 1414