Cibo, Gherardo (1512-c.1600)
Creator details
- Name
- Cibo, Gherardo (1512-c.1600)
- Nationality
- Italian
- Biography
- Cibo, Gherardo was an Italian painter born in 1512 in Genoa. He was a pupil of the famous painter Perino del Vaga and worked in Rome, where he became a member of the Accademia di San Luca. Cibo was known for his religious paintings, which were characterized by their dramatic use of light and shadow and their emotional intensity. He also painted portraits and landscapes, but it was his religious works that earned him the most recognition. Cibo's style was influenced by the Mannerist movement, which emphasized the use of exaggerated poses and elongated figures. He died around 1600, leaving behind a legacy of powerful and emotive paintings that continue to inspire and captivate viewers to this day.
