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Portrait of Cavallino, Bernardo

Cavallino, Bernardo

1616–1656

Born: 1616, Naples
Died: 1656, Naples
Gender: male

Occupations

painter

Biography

Individual and sensitive Neapolitan painter, in contrast to the earthy vigor of most painting of the area. About 80 paintings remain, most are small Comment on works: religious works featuring elegant and somewhat melancholic figures. Probably influenced by van Dyck. Comment on works: religious

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Notable Works

  • Judith with the Head of Holofernes
  • Loth and His Daughters
  • The Shade of Samuel Invoked by Saul