Gaudenzio ferrari biography of michael

Gaudenzio Ferrari c. Valduggia is now in the province of Vercelli in Piedmont. He is said to have first learned the art of painting at Vercelli from Gerolamo Giovenone. He subsequently studied in Milan , in the school of the Cathedral artisan Giovanni Stefano Scotti, and perhaps alongside Bernardino Luini. It was once thought that he later moved to Rome.

He died in Milan. Gaudenzio was not related to Defendente Ferrari c. His initial pictorial style may be considered as derived mainly from the old Milanese school, [ 2 ] which had imbibed the classic influence of Leonardo and pupils such as Bramantino. However, the provincial impetus was also strong, as is demonstrated in his emotive work at the Sacro Monte di Varallo.

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He returned to work in the chapels of the Sacro Monte di Varallo by The chapels are dispersed over a hilltop sanctuary, connected by a winding path, and containing a combination of diorama and wax museum [ 3 ] with life-size terracotta figures. There are other works which show flashes of innovation such as the crowded chorus decorating duomo of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Saronno or his fresco of St Anne.

He was a very prolific painter, distinguished by strong animation. In general character, his work suggests more of the 15th than the 16th century. His subjects were always religious. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk.