Italian, 1634–1705
Luca Giordano (1634–1705) was an Italian painter and printmaker active in the late Baroque period. Born in Naples, he was apprenticed to his father and later to Jusepe de Ribera, initially producing works influenced by his teacher. Giordano became known for his rapid painting technique and versatility, earning nicknames such as "Luca paints quickly," "The Thunderbolt," and "The Proteus" of painting. He worked in several Italian cities and spent ten years in Spain, creating altarpieces, mythological scenes, and decorative frescoes that introduced vibrant color and dynamic movement to Neapolitan art.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Luca Giordano · Wikidata Q332494
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