 Pietro De Cortone is primarily known as Pietro Da Cortona
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An Italian painter in the High Baroque style, Pietro da Cortona was born in Corona, Tuscany, with the name of Pietro Berrettini. He is best known for his fresco ceiling painting and for architectural design. He also trained many artists who, in turn, promoted his Grand Manner style.
Many members of his family were artisans. He apprenticed in Florence and then in Rome, where he joined the studio of Baccio Ciarpi. Through influential papal connections, he gained pre (showing 500 of 2164 characters). |
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