Giovanni Pietro Possenti
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Giovanni Pietro Possenti (1618–1659) was an Italian
painter of the Baroque
period, active mainly as a battle painter. He was the son and pupil of Benedetto Possenti
, who also was known as a painter of battle scenes. He also painted altarpieces for the churches at Bologna
, Padua
, and San Lorenzo
.
Italy
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painter of the Baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
period, active mainly as a battle painter. He was the son and pupil of Benedetto Possenti
Benedetto Possenti
Benedetto Possenti was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly as a battle painter, as well of seaports, landscapes, and festivals. He was a pupil of the Carracci. His son, Giovanni Pietro Possenti, was also a painter of similar themes.-References:page 30...
, who also was known as a painter of battle scenes. He also painted altarpieces for the churches at Bologna
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, in the Po Valley of Northern Italy. The city lies between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, more specifically, between the Reno River and the Savena River. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history,...
, Padua
Padua
Padua is a city and comune in the Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Padua and the economic and communications hub of the area. Padua's population is 212,500 . The city is sometimes included, with Venice and Treviso, in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area, having...
, and San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo is the Spanish and Italian name for Saint Lawrence, the 3rd century Christian martyr, and may refer to:-Places:Argentina* San Lorenzo, Santa Fe* San Lorenzo Department, ChacoBolivia* San Lorenzo, TarijaColombia* San Lorenzo, Nariño...
.