Luca Giordano, born on October 18, 1634, was a prominent Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker, celebrated for his vast output of altarpieces, mythological paintings, and decorative fresco cycles. He introduced a new sense of light and color to Neapolitan art, moving away from the dark manner of his predecessors. Giordano's work had a significant impact on the development of Baroque art, with notable works including The Flight into Egypt and The Annunciation.
He remains one of the most important figures of the Neapolitan Baroque, influencing generations of artists with his innovative use of light and color.
Artists involved
