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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Viviano Codazzi (1604 - 1670)
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Peeter Gijsels (1621 - 1690)
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Francesco Ferrari (1634 - 1708)
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Martin Kober (1550 - 1598)
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Charles-Edouard Calame (1815 - 1852)
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Mario Nuzzi (1603 - 1673)
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Luca Saltarello (1610 - 1655)
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Francesco Fernandi (1679 - 1740)
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George Lambert (1700 - 1765)
George Lambert
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Francesco Robba (1698 - 1757)
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Bonifacio Veronese (1487 - 1553)
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François Quesnel I (1542 - 1619)
François Quesnel I
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Willem van Nieulandt II (1584 - 1635)
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Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)
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