Marzio Masturzo

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Marzio Masturzo
Scène de Bataille by Marzio Masturzo
Born17th century
NationalityItalian
StyleBaroque

Marzio Masturzo (fl. 17th century) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active near his natal city of Naples. He was a pupil of Paolo Greco, then, along with Salvatore Rosa, a fellow-pupil of Aniello Falcone. Like Falcone, he often painted battle scenes. He appears to have joined during the Masaniello revolt, a loose fraternity of artists called the Compagnia della morte involved in the rebellion.

References[edit]

  • Minieri-Riccio, Camillo (1844). Memorie storiche degli scrittori nati nel regno di Napoli. Naples: Tipografia dell'Aquila di V. Puzziello. pp. 209–210. Camillo Minieri-Riccio.