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''' Agostino Ciampelli ''' (1578-1640) was an [[Italy|Italian]] painter of the [[Baroque]] period. He trained with [[Santi di Tito]] in [[Florence]], and painted in Rome under [[Clement VIII]], including a ''Crucifixion'' for [[Santa Prassede]] and a ''Saint Giovanni Gualberto'' in its sacristy; ''Angels'' on the walls above the choirstalls in the apse of [[Santa Maria in Trastevere]]; frescoes of the ''Stoning of Saint Vitale'' in [[San Vitale]] and further frescoes in the little church of Santa Bibiena; and ''The Visitation'' in [[Sant Stefano di Pescia]]. At the [[Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano]], Ciampelli frescoes the walls of the canons' sacristy, the "Sala Clementina". |
''' Agostino Ciampelli ''' (1578-1640) was an [[Italy|Italian]] painter of the [[Baroque]] period. He trained with [[Santi di Tito]] in [[Florence]], and painted in Rome under [[Clement VIII]], including a ''Crucifixion'' for [[Santa Prassede]] and a ''Saint Giovanni Gualberto'' in its sacristy; ''Angels'' on the walls above the choirstalls in the apse of [[Santa Maria in Trastevere]]; frescoes of the ''Stoning of Saint Vitale'' in [[San Vitale]] and further frescoes in the little church of Santa Bibiena; and ''The Visitation'' in [[Sant Stefano di Pescia]]. At the [[Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano]], Ciampelli frescoes the walls of the canons' sacristy, the "Sala Clementina". |
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=Life= |
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==Growing Up== |
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Agostino Ciampelli was born in Florence, Italy on August 29, 1565 and grew up with his mother and father. There is little known about his early childhood, such as if Agostino had any siblings or the influences of his environment and how he first got interested with becoming an artist. |
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Agostino trained in the studio of Santi di Tito who was one of the leading artists of the Counter Reformation in Florence. Under Santi di Titio’s schooling Agostino learned the principles of a conservative and a devotional manner in the treatment of religious subjects. Agostino was said to be a true artistic heir to Santi di Tito and Agostino’s work was very influenced by his mentor. |
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=Achievements in Florence= |
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Agostino was admitted into the Accademia del Disegno in Florence in 1585. Some of his earliest known works include paintings for a temporary triumphal arch at the entry of Christina of Lorraince into Florence in 1589. These paintings were constructed by Santi and his pupils. |
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Agostino traveled throughout Italy creating different paintings that he is well known for. His oil paintings are known as being direct and simple religious artwork. Agostino’s artwork flourished during the Baroque period. His style of painting was naturalistic and satisfied the Counter Reformation Church. |
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While in Florence, many pieces were created. Agostino painted a frescoe at Pallazzo Tornabuoni. The frescoe depicted the biblical story of Esther and Ahasuerus. Agostino also worked with Commodi at the Gesu, a fellow painter who assisted Agostino in painting scenes from the like of Ignatius that would later adorn Commodi’s tomb in 1605. |
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=Accomplishments in Rome= |
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Agostino traveled to Rome and was painting under Clement VIII. While in Rome, Agostino painted “Crucifixion for Santa Prassede, Angels on the walls of the aspe of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Visitiation in Sant Stefano di Pescia. |
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Agostino executed several other important pieces of work Rome. Some of his work includes canvasses in the Duomo and SS Stefano e Nicola in Pescia, a Nativity of the Virigin in S. Michelino Visdomini in Florence, and a frescoe cycle of Old Testament themes for the Palazzo Corsi. |
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=Influences= |
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Santi De Tito was a major influence to Agostino, impacting his style and assisting him in acquiring his skills. Another major role in Agostino’s life was Allessandro de Medici. Allessandro was the most important patron and protector to Agostino. Allessandro took Agostino to Rome in 1594 after Agostino went through schooling from 1590 to 1594 at Florentine Academy in Flornence where he stayed until 1630. |
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Many works were produced with Allessandro and can be found in his titular church of S. Prassede and at Argnese fuori le Mura in Trastevere. |
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=Paintings= |
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Agostino produced many pieces of artwork in Italy. Two of his paintings that he is well known for are Two Angels Facing Right and Two Angels Facing Left. These bright, vivid panels of angels were done with oil pastels and done around 1600. These paintings formed a now-lost painting or altarpiece. The elegance of these paintings shows the continuing influence of Santi di Tito and may be compared with such paintings as a Christ Appearing to Saint Martin of Tours in the church of Santa Maria del Pianto in Rome, which was one of the few commissions awarded to Ciampelli by Pope Leo XI. Similar angels appear in a number of Ciampello’s paintings, such as The Death of Saint Anthony Abbot which was created in 1612 displayed in the church of San Giovanni del Florentini in Rome. The facial types of the angels may also be compared with the figures of The Baptism of Christ done by Ciampelli, which was formally in the Galleria Corsini in Florence. |
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Other paintings produced by Agostino are the Madonna of the Rosary and the Annunciation done in oil pastels and both executed around 1600. |
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=Other Works= |
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Ciampelli was also known for using other mediums in his artwork. A very well known drawing of his is The Stoning of St. Stephen which was produced with pen and ink with chalk and was executed when Ciampelli was in Florence around the 1580s. This drawing is a great example of how Ciampelli’s artwork was simple and direct religious art. |
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Ciampelli also constructed lunettes, one of them being a decoration for a chapel. The lunette consists of angels making music and carrying the symbols of the Immaculate Conception along with angels on the side. The medium used to create this was pen, ink, and wash with chalk and was created in Rome around 1615. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 16:47, 21 September 2009
Agostino Ciampelli (1578-1640) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He trained with Santi di Tito in Florence, and painted in Rome under Clement VIII, including a Crucifixion for Santa Prassede and a Saint Giovanni Gualberto in its sacristy; Angels on the walls above the choirstalls in the apse of Santa Maria in Trastevere; frescoes of the Stoning of Saint Vitale in San Vitale and further frescoes in the little church of Santa Bibiena; and The Visitation in Sant Stefano di Pescia. At the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Ciampelli frescoes the walls of the canons' sacristy, the "Sala Clementina".
Life
Growing Up
Agostino Ciampelli was born in Florence, Italy on August 29, 1565 and grew up with his mother and father. There is little known about his early childhood, such as if Agostino had any siblings or the influences of his environment and how he first got interested with becoming an artist.
Agostino trained in the studio of Santi di Tito who was one of the leading artists of the Counter Reformation in Florence. Under Santi di Titio’s schooling Agostino learned the principles of a conservative and a devotional manner in the treatment of religious subjects. Agostino was said to be a true artistic heir to Santi di Tito and Agostino’s work was very influenced by his mentor.
Achievements in Florence
Agostino was admitted into the Accademia del Disegno in Florence in 1585. Some of his earliest known works include paintings for a temporary triumphal arch at the entry of Christina of Lorraince into Florence in 1589. These paintings were constructed by Santi and his pupils.
Agostino traveled throughout Italy creating different paintings that he is well known for. His oil paintings are known as being direct and simple religious artwork. Agostino’s artwork flourished during the Baroque period. His style of painting was naturalistic and satisfied the Counter Reformation Church.
While in Florence, many pieces were created. Agostino painted a frescoe at Pallazzo Tornabuoni. The frescoe depicted the biblical story of Esther and Ahasuerus. Agostino also worked with Commodi at the Gesu, a fellow painter who assisted Agostino in painting scenes from the like of Ignatius that would later adorn Commodi’s tomb in 1605.
Accomplishments in Rome
Agostino traveled to Rome and was painting under Clement VIII. While in Rome, Agostino painted “Crucifixion for Santa Prassede, Angels on the walls of the aspe of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Visitiation in Sant Stefano di Pescia.
Agostino executed several other important pieces of work Rome. Some of his work includes canvasses in the Duomo and SS Stefano e Nicola in Pescia, a Nativity of the Virigin in S. Michelino Visdomini in Florence, and a frescoe cycle of Old Testament themes for the Palazzo Corsi.
Influences
Santi De Tito was a major influence to Agostino, impacting his style and assisting him in acquiring his skills. Another major role in Agostino’s life was Allessandro de Medici. Allessandro was the most important patron and protector to Agostino. Allessandro took Agostino to Rome in 1594 after Agostino went through schooling from 1590 to 1594 at Florentine Academy in Flornence where he stayed until 1630.
Many works were produced with Allessandro and can be found in his titular church of S. Prassede and at Argnese fuori le Mura in Trastevere.
Paintings
Agostino produced many pieces of artwork in Italy. Two of his paintings that he is well known for are Two Angels Facing Right and Two Angels Facing Left. These bright, vivid panels of angels were done with oil pastels and done around 1600. These paintings formed a now-lost painting or altarpiece. The elegance of these paintings shows the continuing influence of Santi di Tito and may be compared with such paintings as a Christ Appearing to Saint Martin of Tours in the church of Santa Maria del Pianto in Rome, which was one of the few commissions awarded to Ciampelli by Pope Leo XI. Similar angels appear in a number of Ciampello’s paintings, such as The Death of Saint Anthony Abbot which was created in 1612 displayed in the church of San Giovanni del Florentini in Rome. The facial types of the angels may also be compared with the figures of The Baptism of Christ done by Ciampelli, which was formally in the Galleria Corsini in Florence.
Other paintings produced by Agostino are the Madonna of the Rosary and the Annunciation done in oil pastels and both executed around 1600.
Other Works
Ciampelli was also known for using other mediums in his artwork. A very well known drawing of his is The Stoning of St. Stephen which was produced with pen and ink with chalk and was executed when Ciampelli was in Florence around the 1580s. This drawing is a great example of how Ciampelli’s artwork was simple and direct religious art.
Ciampelli also constructed lunettes, one of them being a decoration for a chapel. The lunette consists of angels making music and carrying the symbols of the Immaculate Conception along with angels on the side. The medium used to create this was pen, ink, and wash with chalk and was created in Rome around 1615.
References
- Farquhar, Maria (1855). Ralph Nicholson Wornum (ed.). Biographical catalogue of the principal Italian painters. Woodfall & Kinder, Angel Court, Skinner Street, London; Digitized by Googlebooks from Oxford University copy on Jun 27, 2006. pp. page 46.
{{cite book}}:|pages=has extra text (help) - Touring Club Italiano, Roma e Dintorni.(Milan) 1965.
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