Parmigianino

stilius: Renaissance;

vieta: Parma

gimęs: 1503

mirtis: 1540

biografija:

Early Life and Training

Parmigianino, born Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, was an Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker. He was the eighth child of Filippo Mazzola and Donatella Abbati, born on January 11, 1503, in Parma, Italy. After his father's death, Parmigianino was raised by his uncles, who were modestly talented artists.

Artistic Career

By the age of eighteen, Parmigianino had already completed the Bardi Altarpiece. His work is characterized by a "refined sensuality" and often elongation of forms, as seen in his iconic works:

Madonna with the Long Neck (1534), showcasing his unique style.
Vision of Saint Jerome (1527), a key work in the Mannerist period.

Notable Works and Locations

Interior of a Painter's Studio (12 x 14 cm, Drawing), offering a glimpse into the artist's world.
Bow-carving Amor (650 x 1355 cm, Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria), Wood), a testament to his experimental nature.

Legacy and Impact

Parmigianino's

career was marked by war and his untimely death at 37. Despite this, he remains the best known artist of the first generation whose whole careers fall into the Mannerist period. His influence on Italian Renaissance art is undeniable.

Key Facts and Locations

Parmigianino was active in Florence, Rome, Bologna, and Parma.
His work can be found in major museums in Italy and around the world, including the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria).
The artist's two large projects in fresco are located in a church in Parma and a palace in a small town nearby.