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Paolo CaronniItalian engraver
Date of Birth: 19.03.1779
Country:  Italy |
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Antonio Caronni: Italian Master of Engraving
Born into a family of opera singers, Antonio Caronni emerged as a skilled Italian engraver. He honed his craft at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan, under the tutelage of renowned engraver Giuseppe Longhi.
Masterful Reproductions
Caronni's primary oeuvre revolved around reproducing masterpieces of Italian Renaissance painters. With meticulous precision, he engraved copper plates that captured the essence of iconic works by Raphael, Lebrun, Parmigianino, Proccaccini, Sasoferrato, and Domenichino. Among his most notable works are "Vision of Ezekiel" after Raphael, "Alexander and Darius" after Lebrun, and "Venus Nursing the Infant Cupid" after Parmigianino.
Tragic Demise
Caronni's life was tragically cut short when he suffered a heart attack while working. His unwavering dedication to his craft left a lasting legacy in the world of engraving.
Major Works
"Vision of Ezekiel" (1825), after Raphael"Alexander and Darius" (1818), after Lebrun
"Venus Nursing the Infant Cupid", after Parmigianino
"Venus Stealing Cupid's Bow", after Proccaccini
"Madonna and Child", after Sasoferrato
"Triumph of David", after Domenichino
"Portrait of Raphael Morgen"
