Federico Barocci

Barocci was the leading central Italian painter of the third quarter of the 16th century and was, like Raphael, a native of Urbino.

His distinctive style is characterised by unusual vivacity of colouring and expression and by a clear narrative impetus. It recalls earlier 16th-century artists, particularly Correggio and Andrea del Sarto. Barocci influenced many Italian artists, notably the Carracci.