Federico ZuccaroItalian, 1609Drawing
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London, United Kingdom
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In the life of Federico Zuccaro
The whole life1561–1565 · Workplace
Florence
2 September 1566
His brother Taddeo dies suddenly
His brother Taddeo dies suddenly, aged 37; Federico takes over all of his ongoing commissions, which keep him busy for many years, including extensive work on the fresco decorations at the Villa Farnese at Caprarola.
summer 1569
Dispute with Cardinal Farnese: dismissed from Caprarola
Over a dispute about payments, Cardinal Farnese sends Zuccaro away from Caprarola, where he is replaced by Jacopo Bertoia of Parma. In the same year, with Taddeo’s team of assistants dispersed, Federico begins to work mostly for the free market.
1595
First president of the Accademia di San Luca
In Rome Zuccaro obtains a charter confirmed by Pope Sixtus V; in 1595 the Accademia di San Luca is established, and he becomes its first president.
1607
Publishes “L’idea de’ Pittori, Scultori, ed Architetti”
In his book L’idea de’ Pittori, Scultori, ed Architetti Zuccaro sets out a complex theoretical exposition on the idea of design. He also published other books on art theory and art history.
20 July 1609
Died
