Giovanni Battista Viola
painter from Bologna, Italy (1576-1622)
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Summary
Giovanni Battista Viola was born on June 16, 1576[1], in Bologna[2]. He died on August 10, 1622[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and draftsperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Notable work: Landscape with Absalom Wounded by Joab's Spear[8], Concert on the Water[9], Landscape with St. Eustachius[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Giovan Battista Viola[12]
- Family name: Viola[13]
- Given name: Giovanni Battista[14]
- Work location: Rome[15]
- Student of: Annibale Carracci[16]
- Commons Creator page: Giovan Battista Viola[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[18]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery[19], Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest[20], National Gallery of Ireland[21], Harvard Art Museums[22], Fogg Museum[23], Princeton Art Museum[24], Musée national du Château de Fontainebleau[25], Bowes Museum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[28]
- P14750: A65B-291A-7242-E11D-CAD4[29]
Why It Matters
Giovanni Battista Viola has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Giovanni Battista Viola born?
Giovanni Battista Viola was born in Bologna[2].
Where did Giovanni Battista Viola die?
Giovanni Battista Viola died in Rome[4].
What did Giovanni Battista Viola do for work?
Giovanni Battista Viola worked as a painter[5] and draftsperson[6].