Simone Carretta

Italian painter

Simone Carretta (active 1536–1586) was an Italian painter, active in a Mannerist style.

Biography

There are few biographical details on his life. He was born in Modena.[1] He appears to have been influenced by Fra Bartolomeo. He is said to have fled Modena for political reasons. He is known for three altarpieces:[2]

  • Mystical Marriage of St Catherine (1538) for the church of Santi Michele e Caterina, Colognora di Valdiroggio, within Pescaglia
  • Enthroned Madonna and Child with Saints (1556) for the parish church of San Bartolomeo, Pescaglia
  • Madonna and Child with Saints Paul, Peter and Angel with Cymbal (1568) for the parish church of Trassilico in Garfagnana, within Gallicano

References

  1. ^ Memorie biografiche degli scultori, architetti, pittori etc: nativi di Massa, by marchese Giuseppe Campori, page 301.
  2. ^ Sacrum Luce, website.


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