Ludovico Carracci

Ludovico Carracci (1555–1619) was a painter, etcher and printmaker.

Also recorded as Ludovico Carachi; Lud. Carracci; Ludovico Carracchi; Ludovico Caracciolo; Lud. Carrace; Lodovico Caracciolo.

Ludovico Carracci in brief

Born
1555
Died
1619
Known for
painter, etcher, printmaker, draftsperson and artist
Place of birth
Bologna
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Overview

Born at Bologna in 1555, died at Bologna in 1619.

In detail

training under Prospero Fontana and Jacopo Tintoretto is recorded. Antonio Maria Fabrizi is recorded as having studied under Ludovico Carracci. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history. The authority associates the name with Baroque. Annibale Carracci is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bologna, Florence and Parma. Membership is recorded of Accademia di San Luca.

Works named in the authority record are The Vision of Saint Francis of Assisi, Madonna and Child Appearing to Saint Hyacinth, Madonna and Child, Mocking of Christ, The Lamentation and Annunciation.

Work by Ludovico Carracci is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, Art Institute of Chicago and Auckland Art Gallery.

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.

    “Ludovico Carracci”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q380553: Ludovico Carracci

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