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| Giovanni Battista Moroni (1520/4-1529) | ||||||||||
| Moroni, an Italian portraitist linked to the Venetian school, was born in Albino near Bergamo and trained under Alessandro Bonvicino, known as Il Moretto. Beyond records of his work, little is known of his personal life. Although some suggest he may have studied with Titian early on, this seems unlikely, though Titian is said to have admired Moroni’s skill, praising the vivid, lifelike quality of his portraits. His work approaches the psychological realism of Titian, favouring directness and individuality over theatricality, with unforced poses and carefully arranged clothing and settings. Flesh tones sometimes carry a subtle violet hue, while hands, in both form and gesture, are occasionally less convincingly executed. Alongside portraiture, Moroni produced a significant body of religious compositions, which, while competent, are generally considered less compelling than his teacher’s. Notable among these is the Coronation of the Virgin in Sant’Alessandro della Croce, Bergamo, and at the time of his death he was working on a Last Judgment for the church in Corlago. | ||||||||||
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