Corrado Giaquinto

FebCorrado Giaquinto was born on February 8, 1703, and died on April 18, 1766.¹

The first documented work by Corrado Giaquinto is Christ crucified with the Madonna, Saint John Evangelist, and Magdalene, commissioned in 1730 by King John V of Portugal.¹

In 1734, Corrado Giaquinto married Caterina Silvestri Agate.¹

Corrado Giaquinto experienced the tragedy of losing his wife Caterina and newborn son Gaspare due to childbirth in 1735.¹

In 1740, Corrado Giaquinto became a member of the Academy of Saint Luke.¹