Маттіа Преті Введіть назву
відчуття, не
галерея мистецтв
Оберіть настрій, і сама кімната відповість вам: світло стає прохолоднішим або теплішим, ритм повітря змінюється, і лише ті твори, що сповнені цього відчуття, виринають із темряви. Все інше відступає в тінь.
Маттіа Преті
Mattia Preti: A Calabrian Knight of the Baroque Mattia Preti, known as *Il Cavalier Calabrese* – the Calabrian Knight – stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Italian Baroque painting. Born in Taverna, Calabria, on February 24, 1613, his artistic journey was one of dynamic evolution, absorbing diverse influences and culminating in a uniquely expressive style that left an indelible mark on the art world, particularly in Malta where
he would spend much of his later life. Preti’s early training began under Giovanni Battista Caracciolo, a painter deeply rooted in the Caravaggist movement. This foundational exposure instilled within him a profound understanding of dramatic chiaroscuro – the intense interplay of light and shadow – and a commitment to realistic depiction that would remain hallmarks of his work throughout his career. Before 1630, he joined his brother G…
