Luca GiordanoItalia, 1646–1705UN CONCILIABULE
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Nel frattempo, nella vita di Luca Giordano
Tutta la vita1632/1634
Born
c. 1650
Apprenticed to Jusepe de Ribera
The son of the painter Antonio Giordano becomes a pupil of Jusepe de Ribera on the recommendation of the viceroy of Naples; his early work is heavily influenced by his teacher. Like Ribera, he paints many half-length figures of philosophers.
1651–1678 · Luogo di lavoro
Naples
c. 1652
First journey to Rome
He absorbs the Baroque art of Pietro da Cortona (possibly meeting him in person; by other accounts he studied under him and copied Raphael and Michelangelo) and makes many studies in red chalk on red prepared paper after antiquities and the works of Roman High Renaissance artists.
1654 · Luogo di lavoro
Rome
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”.
