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Luca Cambiaso
1527 – 1585
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryLuca Cambiaso was an Italian painter and draughtsman and the leading artist in Genoa in the 16th century. He is considered the founder of the Genoese school, who established the local tradition of historical fresco painting through his many decorations of Genoese churches and palaces. He produced a number of poetic night scenes. He was a prolific draughtsman who sometimes reduced figures to geometric forms. He was familiarly known as Lucchetto da Genova.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 18, 1527
Moneglia
Date of death
September 6, 1585
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Occupations & fields
paintersculptordraftspersonvisual artist
Notable works
Venus and AdonisBaby JesusDescent from the CrossMadonna and Child
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