Giovanni Carlone detto il Genovese
Born in 1584.
Died in 1631.
He distinguished himself as a painter, having been trained in Genoa under the guidance of Pietro Sorri and subsequently in Florence with Passignano. His oeuvre includes a notable collaboration on the decoration of the chiesa dell'Annunziata in Genoa. He belonged to the Carlone family, recognised for its artistic contribution, and was the son of Taddeo Carlone.