Pietro da Cortona (1596 – 1669)
Pietro Berrettini, known as Pietro da Cortona, was a defining figure of the Italian Baroque. Born in Cortona, he mastered illusionistic painting & architecture in Rome, rivaling Bernini and Borromini. His frescoes, like those at Palazzo Barberini, showcase dramatic perspective and immersive experiences. He also worked in Florence, leaving his mark on the Pitti Palace.
About this artwork
- Title: Sheet of studies of ornamental motifs
- Artist: Pietro da Cortona
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Mannerism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: swirling drapery , foliage study , cherubic figures
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Color intensity: Vivid
