Leonardo Parasole (c. 1570–1612) was an Italian engraver on wood of the late-

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and early-

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periods. He was born and remained in

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throughout his life. Parasole designed cuts for the

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book written by Castore Durante, physician to

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. He also engraved the wood-cuts to a ''Testamentum novnm, arabice et latine and several prints from the designs of

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, including an ''Annunciation''.

Personal life

Parasole married the engraver Geronima Cagnaccia Parasole. Their son, Bernardino Parasole, was also an engraver and painter.

References

* 1570s births Italian engravers Italian Baroque painters Year of death unknown {{Italy-engraver-stub