Francesco Squarcione facts for kids
Francesco Squarcione (born around 1395 – died after 1468) was an important Italian artist. He came from the city of Padua. Squarcione taught many young artists. Some of his most famous students were Andrea Mantegna, Cosimo Tura, and Carlo Crivelli.
Only two artworks are known to be signed by him. These are the Madonna and Child painting, which is now in Berlin, and the Lazara Altarpiece, which is in Padua.
Life of an Artist
Francesco Squarcione first worked as a tailor. But he loved ancient art very much. He was especially interested in the art of ancient Rome.
Squarcione traveled around Italy. He might have even visited Greece. During his travels, he collected many old artworks. He gathered antique statues, carvings, and vases.
Squarcione's School
Squarcione used his collection to teach others. He made drawings from these ancient pieces. He also let other artists study his collection.
In 1431, he opened a famous art school. This school became well-known across Italy. About 137 painters and art students learned there.
Squarcione often took on art projects. His students helped him create these works. He taught his favorite student, Andrea Mantegna, the Latin language. He also told Mantegna to study old Roman sculpture pieces.
Main Artworks
Squarcione signed only two of his artworks. One is the Madonna and Child. This painting is now in a museum in Berlin.
The other signed work is the Polyptych of Lazarus. This large artwork was originally in a church in Padua. It is now kept in the Museo Civici di Padua.
Famous Students
Many artists learned from Francesco Squarcione. His most famous students include:
- Andrea Mantegna
- Cosimo Tura
- Carlo Crivelli
- Francesco Verla
- Pietro Calzetta
- Andrea Bellunello
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