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Giuseppe Castiglione

A Jesuit lay brother, Castiglione was sent to paint for the Qing emperor, melding Chinese painting techniques with his training under Andrea Pozzo.

Dates
1688–1766
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy, Portugal
Asia > East Asia > China
Period Culture Style
Baroque > Italian Baroque
Qing dynasty
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting, Still life, Scroll painting
Architecture > Palace
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