Giovanni Andrea Ghirardoni

Mjesto: Florence

Rođen: 1592

Smrt: 1656

Biografija:

Giovanni Andrea Ghirardoni was born in Florence, Italy in 1592 and died in 1656. He was an Italian painter who was part of the School of Ferrara, a group of painters that flourished in the Duchy of Ferrara during the Renaissance. Ferrara was ruled by the Este family, well known for its patronage of the arts. Ghirardoni was particularly influenced by the Bolognese School and the style of the Venetian School. He is known for his religious paintings, including 'Saint Peter', which was painted in oil on canvas. Ghirardoni's works are characterized by their dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as their attention to detail and naturalism.