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Very few places outside of the world’s most famous museums allow you to admire 3 stunning paintings in such a small space. The chapel in a famous church in Rome is decorated with 3 masterpieces of the Baroque era, and it allows you to admire the contrast in styles by two renowned Baroque artists. In …

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One of the most innovative Italian artists of the late 16th century emerged in the city of Bologna. Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) absorbed several styles and, together with his brother and cousin, produced distinctive paintings in what is known today as the Bolognese School. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …

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It’s no secret that the most renowned artists in history often got invited to decorate the walls of newly constructed buildings such as palaces and churches. This often included painting the walls of these buildings, artworks that are referred to as frescoes. When Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) was commissioned to decorate the ceiling of one of …

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The Baroque era produced several artists who have left a permanent mark on the world of art. They added theatrical drama, dynamism, and splendid colors to their works to enhance the grandeur of their time. Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) was one of the leading Baroque artists and a pioneer in the transition away from the Renaissance …

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Following in the footsteps of the greatest Renaissance artists in history wasn’t an easy thing to do. The benefit of so many brilliant masters emerging at around the same time in the 15th and 16th centuries is that there were plenty of examples to follow. One of the leading Baroque artists of his time took …

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