Luca GiordanoItalian, 1646–1705La Mort de Sénèque
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “La Mort de Sénèque” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 717, Aile Denon, Niveau 1, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Closed· opens tomorrow at 9:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- MI 871
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2025 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Mathieu Rabeau
In the life of Luca Giordano
The whole life1651–1678 · Workplace
Naples
1679–1682 · Workplace
Florence
early 1682
Arrives in Florence
Arrives in Florence, having visited Rome on the way, where he probably saw Gaulli's fresco in the Church of the Gesù. He lodges with the del Rosso family, who commission many works from him.
1685 · Workplace
Bergamo
1686
Returns to Naples from Florence
Returns to Naples, though he continues to work often for Florentine clients. His religious works of the mid-1680s, for Santa Maria in Campitelli in Rome (1685) and “Virgin of the Rosary” (1686, Capodimonte), show the influence of Cortona and Bernini in their illusionism, theatrical lighting, figure types and drapery.
1692
Moves to Spain at the invitation of Charles II
At the invitation of King Charles II he goes to Spain and stays for ten years, working at court; his pupils Aniello Rossi and Matteo Pacelli assist him. He is popular at court, and the king grants him the title of “caballero”.
