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Also known as Federico Barochio, Federigo Baroccio, Federico Barrochio, Fiori da Urbino, Federico Barozio, Federico Varrozio, Federico Barrocci, Frederic Baroche

Italian painter (1535-1612)

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Federico Barocci was an Italian painter, engraver, and draftsperson associated with the Renaissance movement. Born in Urbino, he held citizenship in both Italy and the Duchy of Urbino. He was a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and spoke Italian. His notable works include the *Communion of the Apostles*, *Madonna of the people*, and *Descent from the Cross*.

Barocci died in Urbino on 30 September 1612. His artistic output is preserved in several major institutions, including the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Städel Museum, the Museo del Prado, and the Art Institute of Chicago. He is described in sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and The Nuttall Encyclopædia.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Ancona
Active from
1997-12-02
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Key facts

Born
c. 1535 , Urbino , Duchy of Urbino
Died
30 September 1612, Urbino, Duchy of Urbino
Known for
Painting
Notable work
The Communion of the Apostles
Movement
Renaissance Mannerism

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Federico
Gender
male
Citizenship
Duchy of Urbino
Place of birth
Urbino
Place of death
Urbino
Occupation
visual artist
Languages spoken
Italian
Field of work
visual arts
Movement
Renaissance
Image
Federico Barocci - Autoportrait.jpg
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ethnic group
Italians
name
Federigo Barrocci
Commons category
Federico Barocci
date of birth
1528-01-01
date of death
1612-09-30
Commons Creator page
Federico Barocci
described by source
The Nuttall Encyclopædia
Commons gallery
Federico Barocci
has works in the collection
Wallraf–Richartz Museum
Sources (5)

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Works in European collections

34 objects attributed to Federico Barocci, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Federico Barocci (also written Barozzi) (c. 1535 – 30 September 1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker. His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed Il Baroccio. His work was highly esteemed and influential, and foreshadows the Baroque works of Rubens. He is generally considered the greatest and most individual painter of his time in central Italy.

Early life and training

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