Francesco Maffei facts for kids
Francesco Maffei (born 1605 – died July 2, 1660) was an Italian painter. He was known for his unique style during the Baroque art period.
About Francesco Maffei
Francesco Maffei was likely trained by his father in his hometown of Vicenza, Italy. He mostly painted in the towns around Venice, an area called the Veneto. He later passed away in Padua.
Maffei's paintings are special because they mix the fancy style of Baroque art with some unusual touches. His art often shows figures that look a bit blurry or have unclear edges. This style was sometimes called "painting of touch and dots" (pittura de tocco e di macchia).
His paintings often have many people and lots of action. An example is his work War against the Fallen Angels at the Galleria Brera in Milan. He also created art for famous places like Ca Rezzonico in Venice and the Palazzo del Podesta in Vicenza. He painted in the Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso in Rovigo between 1644 and 1655.
Francesco Maffei learned from the Mannerist painter Alessandro Maganza. He was also inspired by other famous artists like Veronese, Jacopo Bassano, and Tintoretto. Around 1638, he briefly visited Venice. There, he saw the exciting new Baroque painting style of artists like Liss, Strozzi, and Fetti.
In 1657, Maffei left Vicenza and moved to Padua. Sadly, he died there from the plague. His unique style influenced other painters, including Andrea Celesti and Antonio Bellucci.
Gallery
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Perseus and Andromeda
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"Sight" (Ganymede?)
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Mythological Scene
See also
In Spanish: Francesco Maffei para niños
