[Born at Bologna, 1560. Died at Rome, 1609. Aged 49.]
One of the three Carracci who founded a new school of painting (the
Bolognese school), the fundamental principles of which were the study of
nature, and a close imitation of the great masters. At Rome, painted the
gallery of the Farnese palace with mythological frescos, which display
masterly drawing, excellent arrangement of draperies, and an agreeable,
clear colouring. Produced landscapes as well as historical works. His
facility in drawing marvellous. Amongst the pupils of the Carracci
school were Domenichino, Guercino, and Guido Reni.
[The author of this bust is not known. It was executed at the expense
of Carlo Maratta.]