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Pietro da Cortona

Pietro da Cortona (1596–1669) was an Italian painter, architect and general contractor.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pietro Berrettini.

Born at Cortona in 1596, died at Rome in 1669.

In detail

training under Andrea Commodi and Baccio Ciarpi is recorded. Carlo Fontana and Andrea Gennaroli are recorded as having studied under Pietro da Cortona. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is painting and architecture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are architect. The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence, Rome and Venice.

Works named in the authority record are Caesar Giving Cleopatra the Throne of Egypt, Romulus and Remus Sheltered by Faustulus, Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power and David killing the Lion.

Work by Pietro da Cortona is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

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

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pietro da Cortona”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q333323: Pietro da Cortona

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