Person    | Male  Born 1528  Died 1588

Paolo Veronese

Categories: Art

Countries: Italy

Artist. Born in Verona as Paolo Caliari (he took his professional name from his birthplace). He trained as a stone-cutter, but under the influence of Titian settled in Venice. He produced frescoes for the Doge's palace. His most famous paintings concentrate on rich costumes set against sumptuous architectural settings.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Paolo Veronese

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