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Leonello Spada, born in Bologna in 1576, trained under Cesare Baglioni before entering the artistic circle of the Carracci. His early activities included quadratura, the painting of architectural perspectives, practised with Girolamo Curti. Decorative projects in several Emilian cities subsequently accompanied altarpieces and figure paintings. His pictorial language engaged with Caravaggesque naturalism, combining it with close attention to gestures, clothing and details. In his musical scenes, performers prepare to play rather than give a concert: the action develops through their exchanges. This interest in an observed moment coexists with religious and mythological narratives. Moving between decoration and easel painting, Spada gave human presence a structural role within his compositions. He died in Parma in 1622.
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Oil on canvas
Kopie des 17.Jhs
Öl auf Leinwand
Catalogue period : 2024-12-11
Published result : 2200 CHF
Fees not specified in the available data
Estimate : CHF 1000–1500
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