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Portrait of Cambiaso, Luca

Cambiaso, Luca

1527–1585

Born: 1527, Moneglia

Died: 1585, Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Gender: male

Occupations

sculptor

painter

visual artist

draftsperson

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Biography

Dominant figure in Genoese painting in the 16th century and the founder of the Genoese school. He is noted for his night scenes, simplified forms, and use of dry paint; two major influences on his work were Michelangelo, seen in his massive figures, and Correggio, for his soft modelling. Comment on works: Religious; Allegory; Mythology

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Notable Works

Madonna and Child
Baby Jesus
Descent from the Cross
Venus and Adonis

Artworks

42 artworks

Tritons Abducting Nereids

Tritons Abducting Nereids

1547–85

The Four Evangelists

The Four Evangelists

late 16th century

Venus Blindfolding Cupid

Venus Blindfolding Cupid

late 16th century

Saint Matthew and the Angel

Saint Matthew and the Angel

1583–85

Fame

Fame

mid- to late 16th century

Venus and the Nymphs Lamenting the Death of Adonis

Venus and the Nymphs Lamenting the Death of Adonis

1560–65

The Triumph of Amphitrite

The Triumph of Amphitrite

ca. 1550–1580

Study of Two Male Figures Fighting.

Study of Two Male Figures Fighting.

mid-16th century

Resurrection

Resurrection

16th century

Arion and Two Cupids on a Dolphin

Arion and Two Cupids on a Dolphin

1527–85

The Way to Emmaus

The Way to Emmaus

1527–85

Apotheosis of Saint Mary Magdalen

Apotheosis of Saint Mary Magdalen

1527–85

Diana

Diana

1527–85

Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge

Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge

1527–85

Holy Family

Holy Family

1527–85

Cupid Flying

Cupid Flying

1527–85

Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well

Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well

1527–85

Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid

1527–85

Mary, Infant Christ and Saint John

Mary, Infant Christ and Saint John

1527–85

Venus, Cupid and Satyr

Venus, Cupid and Satyr

1527–85

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John

1527–85

The Three Fates

The Three Fates

1527–85

The Holy Family with the Infant Baptist

The Holy Family with the Infant Baptist

1527–85

Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Rising Sun

Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Rising Sun

1527–85