Correggio

Antonio Allegri da Correggio, known simply as Correggio, was an Italian painter born in 1489 in the town of Correggio, within the Duchy of Modena. He emerged as a prominent figure of the High Renaissance, renowned for his innovative use of chiaroscuro and dynamic compositions. Correggio's work significantly influenced the development of Baroque art, particularly through his mastery of illusionistic ceiling painting, as exemplified in the frescoes of the Parma Cathedral. His notable works include "Assumption of the Virgin" and "Jupiter and Io," which showcase his skill in rendering sensuous forms and atmospheric effects. Correggio's career was primarily centered in Parma, where he left a lasting legacy before his death in 1534. His contributions to art were pivotal in bridging the stylistic transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.