Nicolо dell'Abate (1512 - 1571)

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Nicolо dell'Abate

Nicolò dell'Abate was an influential Italian Mannerist painter, known for his vital role in integrating the Italian Renaissance's artistic principles with French Mannerism. Born around 1509 in Modena, Italy, his early experiences under local Modenese sculptors and painters like Il Garofalo and Dosso Dossi shaped his initial artistic style, which featured elaborate landscapes and mythological narratives.

Abate's journey took a pivotal turn in 1552 when he moved to France to work at the Château de Fontainebleau under the patronage of Francesco Primaticcio. This period marked a significant evolution in his style as he engaged deeply with French cultural and artistic norms. At Fontainebleau, he was instrumental in the decoration of royal spaces, bringing a distinctly Italian Mannerist flair to his frescoes and tapestries. His works from this period, such as 'The Death of Eurydice' and landscapes for Charles IX, showcased a refined integration of narrative and environment, significantly influencing later French artists like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin.

Abate's legacy extends beyond his frescoes and canvases, touching on the ephemeral aspects of art through festive decorations for courtly celebrations, which though temporary, left a lasting impact on the French artistic landscape. His contribution to the School of Fontainebleau helped establish a stylistic foundation that would carry forward into the classical age of French painting​.

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Date and place of birt:1512, Modena, Italy
Date and place of death:1571, Fontainebleau, France
Nationality:Italy, France
Period of activity: XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:School of Ferrara
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Mannerism
Technique:Fresco
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Mauro Reggiani (1897 - 1980)
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Maria Maddalena Baldacci Gozzi (1718 - 1782)
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Giancarlo Neri (1955)
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Alexander Grigoryevich Varnek (1782 - 1843)
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Renato Birolli (1905 - 1959)
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Joseph-Benoît Suvée (1743 - 1807)
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Gino Parin (1876 - 1944)
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Antón Pizarro (1552 - 1622)
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Peeter Sion (1624 - 1695)
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Gijsbrecht Leytens (1586 - 1656)
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Antonio Badile (1518 - 1560)
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Mondino Scarsella (1530 - 1614)
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Bartolomeo Neroni (1505 - 1571)
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Odoardo Fialetti (1573 - 1638)
Odoardo Fialetti
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Leandro Bassano (1557 - 1622)
Leandro Bassano
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Denijs Calvaert (1540 - 1619)
Denijs Calvaert
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Francesco Salviati (1510 - 1563)
Francesco Salviati
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Antonio Tempesta (1555 - 1630)
Antonio Tempesta
1555 - 1630
Ambrosius Francken (1544 - 1618)
Ambrosius Francken
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Hendrick Bloemaert (1601 - 1672)
Hendrick Bloemaert
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Gottfried Eichler I (1677 - 1759)
Gottfried Eichler I
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Federico Zuccari (1539 - 1609)
Federico Zuccari
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