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- c. 1482,, Padua, republic of Venice [Italy]
- Died:
- after 1514
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Giulio Campagnola
Italian artist
Giulio Campagnola (born c. 1482, Padua, republic of Venice [Italy]—died after 1514) was an Italian painter and engraver who anticipated by over two centuries the development of stipple engraving. Much of his significance derives from this technique: a system of delicate flicks and dots with the engraving tool, by which he achieved subtle nuances in his modeling. His only recognized work consists of his engravings; his mature style was most influenced by the lyrical Venetian painter Giorgione, after whose works he engraved several prints.
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