Marco Benefial
Italian painter
Died when: 79 years 350 days (959 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Marco Benefial (25 April 1684 – 9 April 1764)was an Italian, proto-Neoclassical painter, mainly active in Rome.Benefial is best known for his repudiation of 18th century decorative Rococo styles pre-eminent in the Rome dominated by Carlo Maratta pupils.His paintings portrayed tangible human figures, with complex treatment of space, and luminous, warm colors.
Along with the altarpieces and frescoes, he also painted many portraits.Because he partnered with some inferior artists who subsequently received credit, some of his paintings have been frequently misidentified.
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