The Life and Legacy of Matteo Ponzone
Matteo Ponzone was a Venetian painter of the Baroque period who was active between 1630 and 1700. Born in Venice, he was a student of Jacopo Palma the Younger and was related to Sante Peranda, who likely served as one of his teachers. During his career, Ponzone was a member of the Fraglia dei Pittori of Venice from 1613 to 1633. His professional life included an interim period of ten years spent in Dalmatia, where he left works in various locations along the coast. In his workshop, he trained several pupils, including Antonio Zanchi, Andrea Celesti, Pietro Negri, and Giovanni Carboncino.
Notable Works and Commissions
Ponzone received significant commissions for churches and public buildings throughout Venice and other regions of the Republic of Venice. His works can be found in several prominent locations, including:
Questions & Answers
Can I visit a virtual museum of Matteo Ponzone's works?
The 3D Museum of Matteo Ponzone is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.
How can I see every artwork made by Matteo Ponzone?
Every work by Matteo Ponzone on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Matteo Ponzone?
Matteo Ponzone was born in Venice in 1583.
