Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652)
Creator details
- Name
- Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652)
- Nationality
- Italian
- Biography
- Jusepe de Ribera, also known as lo Spagnoletto, was a Spanish painter born in Valencia in 1591. He studied in Rome and was heavily influenced by the works of Caravaggio, which is reflected in his use of dramatic lighting and intense realism. Ribera was known for his depictions of religious and mythological scenes, as well as his portraits and genre paintings. He was particularly skilled in capturing the human form, often portraying his subjects with a sense of physical and emotional intensity. Ribera spent most of his career in Naples, where he became a prominent figure in the artistic community and was highly sought after by patrons. He died in Naples in 1652, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important Spanish painters of the Baroque period.
