Died this day: Luca Giordano

Luca Giordano, a prominent Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker, passed away on this day. He was known for his vast output, including altarpieces and fresco cycles, which introduced a new sense of light and color to Neapolitan art. Giordano's work was influenced by 16th-century Venetians and Pietro da Cortona, and he achieved international success, working in various cities across Italy and Spain.

Luca Giordano's innovative style and use of light and color continue to influence the development of European art.