Italian, 1489–1534
Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio, was an Italian Renaissance painter active in the early 16th century. He is recognized for his innovative use of light and shadow, as well as his dynamic compositions. Correggio was born in 1489 in Correggio, a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. He likely received his training in Parma, where he was influenced by the works of Mantegna and other artists of the time. His career flourished in Parma, where he created some of his most significant works, including 'The Assumption of the Virgin' and 'The Holy Night.' Correggio's style is characterized by a sense of movement and emotional depth, which set the stage for the Baroque period that followed. He died in 1534 in Parma, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Western art.
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