Giuseppe Maria Crespi
1665
- 1747
Italian Baroque Painter
Giuseppe Maria Crespi, born on March 14, 1665, in Bologna and died on July 16, 1747, was an Italian Baroque painter known for his genre scenes and religious paintings. Crespi, nicknamed Lo Spagnolo, broke dramatically with the formal academic tradition to achieve a direct and immediate approach to his subject matter. His works are celebrated for their vivid and realistic depictions of everyday life. Crespi's career was marked by his ability to convey the human experience with depth and immediacy, making him a notable figure in Italian Baroque painting.
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