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Lodovico CarracciItalian painter, engraver and sculptor
Date of Birth: 21.04.1555
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Ludovico Carracci: Master of the Bolognese School
- Founding the Accademia degli Incamminati
- "Eclectic" Style
- Originator of Scènes Pathétiques
- Major Works
Ludovico Carracci: Master of the Bolognese School
Early Life and TrainingLudovico Carracci (1555-1619) was an Italian painter, engraver, and sculptor who emerged as a prominent figure in the Bolognese School. Born in Bologna, he studied under Prospero Fontana, immersing himself in the art of Italian masters through extensive travels.
Founding the Accademia degli Incamminati
Upon his return to Bologna, Carracci established the Accademia degli Incamminati ("Academy of the Directed") alongside his cousins, Agostino and Annibale. Inspired by a desire to revive the art form, the academy emphasized direct observation of nature, study of ancient art, and imitation of renowned masters, including Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael, and Correggio.
"Eclectic" Style
Although the artists of the Accademia degli Incamminati each had distinct styles, their works shared commonalities that earned them the label of "eclectics." Carracci's early works, such as the frescoes in the Church of San Michele in Bosco, showcased his adherence to the styles of Correggio and Parmigianino. However, his later works exhibited greater independence and originality, including the "Madonna of Glory" and the frescoes depicting the life of St. Benedict.
Originator of Scènes Pathétiques
Carracci is considered the pioneer of a unique genre of paintings known as scènes pathétiques ("scenes of suffering"). His numerous "Ecce Homo" and "Mater Dolorosa" paintings became a hallmark of the Bolognese School, expressing intense emotions through the depiction of Christ's passion and the Virgin Mary's grief.
Major Works
Among Carracci's most renowned works are:"Holy Family" (Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg)
"Carrying of the Cross" (Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg)
"Entombment" (Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg)
"St. Sebastian" (Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg)
"Madonna Bargellini" (National Pinacotheca, Bologna)
