Judith and Holofernes

Alessandro Allori (31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school. He was born in Florence, Italy, and was the son of a sword maker. He was orphaned at a young age, and was raised by his uncle, the Mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino. Allori studied under Bronzino and became one of his most important pupils.Allori was a prolific painter, and he produced a wide variety of works, including portraits, religious paintings, and mythological scenes. He was a master of the Mannerist style, and his paintings are characterized by their elongated figures, complex compositions, and rich use of color. Allori was also a skilled draughtsman, and his drawings are highly prized by collectors.Allori was a popular and successful artist during his lifetime. He was commissioned by the Medici family and other wealthy patrons, and his work was exhibited in major galleries all over Italy. He was also a teacher, and he had a number of students who went on to become successful artists themselves.Allori died in Florence in 1607. He is considered one of the most important painters of the late Mannerist period. His work is still admired by art lovers today, and his paintings are held in collections all over the world.Allori's work was influenced by a number of different artists, including Bronzino, Michelangelo, and Raphael. He was also influenced by the art of ancient Greece and Rome. Allori's paintings are characterized by their elongated figures, complex compositions, and rich use of color. He was a master of the Mannerist style, and his work is still admired by art lovers today.

Artist: Alessandro Allori
Print Type: Engraving
Date: C1850
Publisher: Gebbie & Barrie
Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2
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Condition Report: Slight line from top middle of left margin to center of image. Good Plus.

Subject References: 174F