What was Parmigianino known for?
Painting
Etching
Parmigianino/Known for
Who taught Parmigianino?
The son of a painter in the city of Parma, Parmigianino was taught by his uncles, Pier Ilario and Michele Mazzola. The young Parmigianino showed early talent and completed his first painting at age 16.
Where is Parmigianino buried?
Tradition has it that Parmigianino was killed by lung complications caused by the fumes from his alchemical experiments. In this case his explorations in transmutation finally did lead to a form of transcendence. He is buried at ‘La Fontana’, Motta San Fermo, just outside Casalmaggiore.
Where is Parmigianino from?
Parma, Italy
Parmigianino/Place of birth
Parmigianino is an acclaimed painter of the Italian Mannerists, who also worked in printmaking and Alchemy later in life. Born Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, he retained his artistic name from his birthplace of Parma, Italy.
Why is Madonna with the Long Neck important?
The subject of this piece is derived from medieval hymns which compared the Virgin’s neck to a great ivory tower or column. Therefore the exaggerated length of the Virgin’s limbs and those of her son and the presence of columns in the background of the painting, are symbolic of the painting’s religious value.
Where did Parmigianino paint Madonna with the long neck?
the Uffizi
Ferdinando de’ Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, purchased it in 1698 and it has been on display at the Uffizi since 1948….Madonna with the Long Neck.
| The Madonna with the Long Neck | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Parmigianino |
| Year | 1535-40 |
| Type | Oil on wood |
| Movement | Mannerism |
Who did Parmigianino influence?
His chief painting done in Rome is the large Vision of St. Jerome (1527). Although this work shows the influence of Michelangelo, it was Raphael’s ideal beauty of form and feature that influenced his entire oeuvre.
What style did Parmigianino use?
Mannerism
Renaissance
Parmigianino/Periods
The Italian painter Parmigianino (1503-1540) was a pioneer of the mannerist style, within which his work shows an essentially decorative emphasis and accomplished smoothness.
Why might Parmigianino have elongated his figure of the Virgin Mary in his Madonna with the Long neck painting?
The Madonna and Angels: The Madonna does not have normal human proportions; her neck, shoulders and fingers have all been elongated to make her appear more elegant and graceful.
Where was Madonna of the Long Neck made?
Ferdinando de’ Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, purchased it in 1698 and it has been on display at the Uffizi since 1948….Madonna with the Long Neck.
| The Madonna with the Long Neck | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 216 cm × 132 cm (85 in × 52 in) |
| Location | Uffizi, Florence |