Roman Charity
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Artist: Hans Sebald Beham (Born: 1500 in Nuremburg Germany - Died: 1550 in Frankfurt Germany)
Painted: 1540
Comments: After studying under Albrecht Durer in Nuremberg, Hans Sebald Benham became known as one of the "Little Masters" because of the diminutive size of his engravings. In his lifetime he produced at least 252 engravings, 18 etchings and 1500 woodcuts.
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Artist: Hans Sebald Beham (Born: 1500 in Nuremburg Germany - Died: 1550 in Frankfurt Germany)
Painted: 1540
Comments: After studying under Albrecht Durer in Nuremberg, Hans Sebald Benham became known as one of the "Little Masters" because of the diminutive size of his engravings. In his lifetime he produced at least 252 engravings, 18 etchings and 1500 woodcuts.
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Artist: Artist Unknown
Painted: 18th Century
Comments: Created by an unknown 18th century Italian artist.
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Artist: Artist Unknown
Painted: Date Not Available
Comments: Created by an unknown German or Swiss artist.
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Artist: Perino del Vaga (Born Pietro Buonaccorsi) (Born: 1501 in Florence Italy - Died: 1547 in Rome Italy)
Painted: Date Not Available
Comment: Perino del Vaga first trained in Florence under a colleague of Raphael, and in 1516 traveled to Rome to work in Raphael's studio. His frescoes combined the influences of Michelangelo and Raphael, while incorporating the ornamental style of Mannerist painters. In 1536, he became the principal decorator for Pope Paul III.
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Artist: Perino del Vaga (Born Pietro Buonaccorsi) (Born: 1501 in Florence Italy - Died: 1547 in Rome Italy)
Painted: Date Not Available
Comment: Enlarged copy of above painting.
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Artist: Giovanni Fontana (Born: 1795 in Genoa Italy - Died: 1845 in Genoa Italy)
Painted: 18th century
Comments: Giovanni Fontana was a pupil of Carlo Baratta and a member of the Academy in Genoa, where he later became a professor. His work, influenced by Neoclassical style, decorated Genoese churches with sacred compositions. He was also known for his theater decorations.
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Artist: Friedrich von Amerling (Born: 14 April 1803 in Vienna Austria - Died: 14 January 1887 In Vienna Austria
Painted: Date Not Available
Comments: Born into a working class family, Friedrich von Amerling began his career illuminating maps and prints before attending the Vienna Academy from 1815 until 1824. The following two years he studied at the Academy in Prague. During his long career, he traveled extensively throughout Europe and England.
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Artist: Guido Reni (Born 4 November 1575 in Calvenzano Italy - Died 18 August 1642 in Bologna Italy)
Painted: Date Not Available
Comments: Guido Reni, a prime master in the Bolognese school of painting, began his career at age 9 under the tutelage of Denis Calvert, and by age 13 had already gained marked proficiency as an artist. His style was influenced by Calvert, Caravaggio, and Carracci.
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Artist: Artist Unknown
Painted: Date Not Available
Comments: An undated book cover. Possibly printed and sold in the United States in the early to mid twentieth century.
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