Giovanni Segala (1663–1720) was a Venetian painter.

Life

Giovanni Segala was born in

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in 1663. He studied under

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. He was also a pupil of

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and was influenced by his contemporary

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. He undertook work for Venetian churches such as

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and San Martino. The San Clemente Church on the

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has one of his paintings. He gained a solid reputation for his depictions of historical subjects. Between 1688 and 1692 he worked for the Marquis von Platen in

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Style

Segala was one of the more distinguished of the Venetian artists of the 18th century, although not the equal of masters such as

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. He developed a fluid style with delicate colors and a soft light. He followed his teachers in using deep shadows in his work, perhaps excessively, but made skilled use of illumination. The picture of the Conception, which he made for the college of La Carità, was highly praised by Zanetti and is said to be equal to those of the finest artists of his day.

Gallery

File:Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John by Giovanni Segala.jpg, Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John File:Giovanni Segala - Adorazione Dei Magi.jpg, Adoration of the Magi File:Giovanni Segala - Allegoria della Vanità.jpg, Allegory of Vanity

References

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