Leonardo Parasole
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Leonardo Parasole (c. 1570–1612)[1] was an Italian engraver on wood of the late-Mannerist and early-Baroque periods.
Leonardo Parasole | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1570–1612 |
| Spouse | Geronima Parasole |
| Children | Bernardino Parasole |
He was born and remained in Rome throughout his life. Parasole designed cuts for the Herbal book written by Castore Durante, physician to Pope Sixtus V. He also engraved the wood-cuts to a Testamentum novnm, arabice et latine' and several prints from the designs of Antonio Tempesta, including an Annunciation.[2][3]
Personal life
Parasole married the engraver Geronima Cagnaccia Parasole.[4] Their son, Bernardino Parasole, was also an engraver and painter.