Maria met Kind

1578–1595 · 活動地

Bologna

1582

Opens a studio-academy in Bologna

In 1582 Annibale, his brother Agostino and his cousin Ludovico opened a painters’ studio in Bologna, at first called the Academy of the Desiderosi and then the Incamminati, “those opening a new way”. It is considered the first major art school based on life drawing and was the model for later art schools throughout Europe.

1594

Cardinal Farnese summons the brothers to Rome

In 1594 Cardinal Odoardo Farnese invited Annibale and his brother Agostino to Rome to decorate the Palazzo Farnese with frescoes on mythological subjects.

1595

Moves to Rome for good, into the Palazzo Farnese

Probably in September or October 1595 Carracci moved from Bologna to Rome for good and settled in the Palazzo Farnese.

March 1605

Serious illness: rheumatism keeps him from painting

In March 1605 Annibale fell seriously ill and apparently never recovered enough to resume work. From 1605 severe rheumatic pains deprived him of the ability to paint.

1609年7月15日

Died