Gallery of the Masters Fine Art Gallery

Brief Biography-Carlo Dolci of Florence was tutored by one Jacopo Vignali at the early age of nine. His first main painting was of Saint John when he was at the age of eleven. He focused principally on religious subjects, however he was known to have painted stills and portraits for patrons. Agnolo Bronzino bore an influence on his work. He was a slow painter and laboriously worked on a high finish in his paintings. He became very upset when he saw the rapid speed at which Luca Giordano could execute a painting. It was suspected it had an adverse effect on his mental health. Many of his works are still extant, particularly in Florence and England.