Lodovico was the oldest of the three Carracci’s from the family of Bolognese artists who are recognized as “inaugurated the age of the baroque.” His work was in high demand due to his depict of Saints was known for eliciting piety in those who laid eyes upon his work. The piece was down when Carracci was about 38 years old. The painting at one time was owned by the French Royal Family. The figure of Saint Catherine asleep was based on an ancient Roman statue.
Saint Sebastian by Tanzio De Varallo. Tanzio da Varallo (Antonio d'Enrico) was born c. 1575 in Varallo in the mountains north of Milan and orphaned at 11 when he moved to live with his brothers who were working on the Sacro Monte, where he first received his artistic training. In 1600 he was given permission to go to Rome for the Jubilee Year. There is strong evidence he traveled to Naples and Venice where he continued to work and study. He died in Varallo Sesia in