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Cupid Sleeping

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Written by: Erik MorganContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 938896
Battistello Caracciolo

Cupid Sleeping

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byRoyal Collection
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Artist / MakerBattistello Caracciolo
Date1618
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genremythological painting
TypePainting
CollectionRoyal Collection
LocationRoyal Collection
About the Artist

BiographyBattistello Caracciolo (1575–1635) — Neapolitan artist and follower of Caravaggio (1578-1635).Battistello Caracciolo worked as painter and is associated with Kingdom of Naples. Their documented life spans the years 1575 to 1635; born and died in Naples.DisciplinespainterBorn1575, NaplesDied1635, NaplesNationalityKingdom of NaplesSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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