Agostino Carracci


 
 

Agostino Carracci (or Caracci) (August 16, 1557, in Bologna - March 22, 1602, in Parma) was an Italian painter and graphical artist. He posited the ideal in nature, and was the founder of the competing school to the more gritty (for lack of a better term) view of nature as expressed by Caravaggio.

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See also Annibale Carracci, Lodovico Carracci

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Image:Carracci Jupiter et Junon.jpg|Jupiter with Juno

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Image:Carracci Antoine et Cleopatre.jpg|Antonius with Cleopatra

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Image:Carracci Achille et Briseis.jpg|Achilleus with Briseis

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August 16: August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 137 days remaining....

Bologna: :For the food product, see Bologna sausage....

March 22: March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). There are 284 days remaining....


Agostino Carracci related Images and Photos (experimental)

Former Monastery of Sant'Agostino in Bergamo
Former Monastery of Sant'Agostino in Bergamo
Bridge Made in Shape of Boat  Illustration from 'Diverse Imaginary Machines' by Agostino Ramelli
Bridge Made in Shape of Boat Illustration from 'Diverse Imaginary Machines' by Agostino Ramelli

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Introduction
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