Annibale Carracci, along with his brother Agostino and cousin Ludovico, founded the Bolognese school that bridged Renaissance harmony and Baroque dynamism. His frescoes in the Farnese Gallery at... View More

Annibale Carracci, along with his brother Agostino and cousin Ludovico, founded the Bolognese school that bridged Renaissance harmony and Baroque dynamism. His frescoes in the Farnese Gallery at Rome—featuring mythological triumphs and animated figures—showcase his mastery of grand composition, vibrant color, and sculptural form.

Rejecting the Mannerist exaggerations of his time, Carracci returned to nature and classical balance, influencing artists from Rome to Venice. His combination of observed realism and ideal beauty paved the way for luminaries like Domenichino, Guercino, and later Baroque giants such as Pietro da Cortona.