Marco Boschini facts for kids
Marco Boschini (1602–1681) was an Italian artist from Venice. He was a painter, an engraver, and a writer about art during the early Baroque period.
Marco Boschini was born in Venice. He learned to paint in the school of Palma il Giovane, a famous artist. Boschini painted a work called The Last Supper for a church in Venice. He was also very good at making engravings, which are like detailed prints.
Besides creating art, Boschini was an important writer about art. He wrote several books that helped people learn about Venetian painting and the art in different cities. Some of his famous books include:
- La Carta del Navegar pittoresco (1660): This was a long poem praising Venetian painting.
- Le minere della pittura veneziana (1664) and Le ricche minere della pittura veneziana (1674): These were like guidebooks to the art in Venice.
- I gioieli pittoreschi. Virtuoso ornamento della città di Vicenza (1676): This book was a guide to the art treasures in the city of Vicenza.
Marco Boschini also made money by selling art. He worked as an agent, helping important people like Cardinal Leopoldo de' Medici buy artworks.
See also
In Spanish: Marco Boschini para niños
