Francesco GuarinoorGuarini(1611 – 1651 or 1654) was an Italian painter of theBaroqueperiod, active mainly in the mountainous area east ofNaplescalledIrpinia,and in other areas of theKingdom of Naples,chieflyCampania,Apulia,andMolise.
Francesco Guarino | |
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 Francesco Guarino,Saint Agnes,1650 | |
| Born | 1611 Sant'Andrea Apostolo,Solofra |
| Died | 1651–1654 |
| Other names | Francesco Guarini |
| Occupation | artist |
Biography
editHe was born in Sant'Andrea Apostolo, today afrazioneofSolofrain theProvince of Avellino,Campania,and died inGravina in Puglia.He was a pupil first locally of his father, Giovanni Tommaso Guarino, before moving toNaplesto work in the studio ofMassimo Stanzione.In Naples, like many of his contemporaries there, he was influenced by the style ofCaravaggio.In his selection of models who appear to have been plucked from the streets of Naples, he recalls the style ofBernardo Cavallino,the fellow-pupil of Stanzioni. Among his masterpieces are the works forCollegiata di San Michele ArcangeloinSolofra.
References
editExternal links
edit- Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi,a fully digitized exhibition catalog from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Libraries, which contains material on Francesco Guarino (see index)
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