Carlo Francesco Nuvolone

ca. 1609 and died 1702

Carlo Francesco was born in Milan to a Cremonese father, Panfilo Nuvolone. The talent of art seemed hereditary in the Nuvolone family. Panfilo Nuvolone painted many frescoes, altarpieces, and original still-lifes. Carlo's Brother, Giuseppe, was also a artist with many religious works. Giuseppe's art was rich with colors and the subject matter helped spread the Baroque style throughout Lombardy.

Carlo first learned art under his fathers tutelage, then he studied at the Accademia Ambrosianna in Milan as a pupil of Cerano. Carlo then came into contact with Daniele Crespi and Giulio Cesare Procaccini. Carlo Francesco learned how to render facial expressions, implement the modulation of light and shades from Procaccni. His first signed and dated work, Miracle of St. Martha (1636; Venegono Inferiore, Semin. Arcivescovile) which is considered to be influenced by Morazzone and Procaccini, suggests the new artistic developments in Milan.

In the 1640's Carlo painted many altarpieces that scholars say suggested an awareness of Anthony VanDyck's vibrant and painterly manner. Other works Carlo Nuvolone is famous for are the Purification of the Virgin (1645), Assumption of the Virgin (1646), and Virgin in Glory with Saints (1647).

Carlo Nuvolone was sought after for his amazing skills which led to many commissions for his easel paintings and frescoes. He also ran an active school and was known for his portraits. Carlo Francesco's work was incorporated into numerous Milanese churches. Carlo Francesco Nuvolone from Lombardy, gained the nickname "Guido lombardo".