Martin Benetović

Martin Benetović (1550-1607) was a playwright, painter and organist.

Biography Benetović was born on the island of Hvar to a respectable commoner Croatian family. He started playing organs on public fairs. From 1589 to 1601 he was the main organist of a cathedral. He painted a cycle of 6 scenes portraying Christ's torment in the choir of the Francisian church on Hvar. He died in Venice while working as a representative of the commoner congregation. His most notable comedy is Hvarkinja.

Works Hvarkinja Komedija od Raskota Prigovaranje pod Križišćem u Plamah meu Bogdanom Raskotom lovčarom vrhu Brušanah