Gregorio Lazzarini facts for kids

Gregorio Lazzarini (born 1657 – died 1730) was a famous Italian painter. He painted many different kinds of pictures, including myths, religious scenes, historical events, and portraits of people. He was one of the most successful artists in Venice during his time. Lazzarini was also a very important teacher. He taught many students, and his most famous student was Giambattista Tiepolo. Tiepolo joined Lazzarini's art studio in 1710 when he was 14 years old. Lazzarini had a unique style that mixed different art ideas.

Early Life and Training

Gregorio Lazzarini was born in Venice. His father was a barber. Gregorio also had a sister named Elisabetta Lazzarini, who was also a skilled painter.

Gregorio learned to paint from several different artists. First, he trained with Francesco Rosa, a painter from Genoa. Then, he studied with Girolamo Forabosco. Finally, he learned in the studio of Pietro della Vecchia. These different teachers helped him develop his own artistic style.

A Talented Teacher

In 1687, Lazzarini became a member of the painters' guild in Venice. This meant he was officially recognized as a professional artist. He worked in Venice for most of his life, staying active until at least 1715. He painted many, many artworks during his career.

Lazzarini was known for being a very patient teacher. He taught his students a wide range of artistic styles. This helped them learn how to paint mythological and historical stories. A writer from his time, Vincenzo da Canal, said that young artists who wanted to succeed chose Lazzarini as their teacher. Besides Giambattista Tiepolo, other students of Lazzarini included Gaspare Diziani and Bartolomeo Ignazio Capello.

Famous Artworks and Style

Some of Lazzarini's paintings can be found in important places in Venice. For example, some of his works decorate the Sala dello Scrutinio (Voting Hall) in the Doge’s Palace. You can also see a group of his paintings inside the Sala San Tommaso at the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

One of his major paintings is called The Charity of San Lorenzo Giustiniani. This artwork was made for the Patriarchal house at San Pietro di Castello. Lazzarini's painting style was very academic, meaning it followed traditional art rules. His style did not change much throughout his career. He combined the strong, solid look of Emilian painting from the Baroque period with the rich, vibrant colors of the Venetian school.

Saint Teresa Crowned by the Savior at Santa Maria degli Scalzi in Venice

Lazzarini passed away on November 10, 1730. He had moved to Villabona Veronese (now Villa d'Adige) in September to stay with his brother, who was a local priest there.

David the Victor at the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia

Images for kids

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  Doge Morosini offers the Reconquered Morea to Venice and Merit Offers the Command to Doge Morosini Sala del Scrutinio, Voting Hall

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  Doge Morosini offers Reconquered Morea to Venice

See also

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