Bartolomeo Biscaino

Bartolomeo Biscaino (1629–1657) was a painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Bartolomeo Bisciano; Bartolommeo Biscaino; Bartolomeo Bisaino; Biscaini; Barthelmi Biscaino; Bartol. Bisciano.

Bartolomeo Biscaino in brief

Born
1629
Died
1657
Known for
painter, printmaker, draftsperson, artist and etcher
Place of birth
Genoa
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Overview

Born at Genoa in 1629, died at Genoa in 1657.

In detail

training under Valerio Castello and Giovanni Andrea Biscaino is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is visual arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history, mythological and religious art. The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Genoa.

Work by Bartolomeo Biscaino is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Museo del Prado, Auckland Art Gallery, Finnish National Gallery and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Bartolomeo Biscaino”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2886080: Bartolomeo Biscaino

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