About Leonardo Parasole
Lived 1560 – 1640 (aged 79–80). Leonardo Parasole was a printmaker, scientific illustrator, publisher, wood engraver and illustrator.
Leonardo Parasole (c. 1570–1612) was an Italian engraver on wood of the late-Mannerist and early-Baroque periods.
He was born and remained in Rome throughout his life. Parasole designed cuts for the Herbal book written by Castore Durante, physician to Pope Sixtus V. He also engraved the wood-cuts to a Testamentum novnm, arabice et latine''' and several prints from the designs of Antonio Tempesta, including an Annunciation''.
Personal life Parasole married the engraver Geronima Cagnaccia Parasole. Their son, Bernardino Parasole, was also an engraver and painter.
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Who was Leonardo Parasole?
Italian engraver
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Leonardo Parasole was born in 1560 in Rome.
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Leonardo Parasole died in 1640.
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Leonardo Parasole was a printmaker, scientific illustrator, publisher, wood engraver and illustrator.
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