giacomo cavedoni
Giacomo Cavedone was an Italian Baroque painter who worked in Bologna. He was a pupil of Lоdovico Carracci, one of the founders of the Accademia Carracci, which was the leading artistic institution in Bologna.
Giacomo Cavedone was known for his skilful use of chiaroscuro and his ability to create dramatic and emotional scenes. He painted both religious and secular subjects, including portraits, mythological scenes and historical events.
In addition to his career as a painter, Cavedone also worked as an engraver and was involved in the decoration of several palaces in Bologna.
Daniele Crespi was an Italian painter and draughtsman. He is regarded as one of the most original artists working in Milan in the 1620s. He broke away from the exaggerated manner of Lombard Mannerism in favour of an early Baroque style, distinguished by clarity of form and content. A prolific history painter, he was also known for his portraits.
Giovanni Andrea Sirani was an Italian Baroque painter and printmaker, father of Elisabetta Sirani and the lesser known Anna Maria Sirani.
Giovanni Andrea Sirani began his artistic education through a brief apprenticeship in the studio of Giacomo Cavedone, only to join the school of Guido Reni, becoming a favourite pupil of the maestro.
Sirani's paintings can be found in various Bolognese churches. His recent works show the influence of the Venetian school.
