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Turchi, Alessandro

1578–1649

Nationality: Republic of Venice
Born: 1578, Verona
Died: 1649, Rome
Gender: male

Movements

Veronese school

Occupations

draftsperson
painter
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Biography

Early Baroque painter active in Verona and Rome. The nickname "Orbetto" is said to have derived from either his own visual impairment, or from a childhood occupation as a guide for a blind beggar during his poverty-stricken youth. His patrons included Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Comment on works: Religious; History; Mythology

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Notable Works

  • Maria with Child
  • Death of Cleopatra
  • Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine
  • The Flood