The Carracci were a family of Italian artists who played a significant role in the development of Baroque art in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The family was headed by three brothers: Agostino, Annibale, and Ludovico Carracci, who founded a prominent art school in Bologna, Italy in 1582.
The Carracci brothers were skilled painters, engravers, and draftsmen who challenged the prevailing Mannerist style of the time, introducing a new naturalistic style that emphasized the study of nature and the human figure. They combined elements of classicism with realism to create paintings that were lifelike and emotive.
The Carracci school became one of the most influential art schools in Europe, attracting many students who went on to become famous artists in their own right, such as Guido Reni and Domenichino. The school also produced a large number of frescoes, altarpieces, and other religious works for churches and private patrons.
Today, the Carracci brothers are recognized as important figures in the development of Baroque art, and their influence can be seen in the work of many later artists, including Rembrandt, Rubens, and Poussin.
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