Early Life and Artistic Development

Giovanni Serodine, a Swiss-Italian painter, was born in 1600 in Ascona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. His family, known for their stucco work, inadvertently laid the groundwork for his future artistic endeavors. Serodine's artistic journey began in Rome, where he developed a unique expression of Carravaggist style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and luminosity.

Artistic Style and Influences

Serodine's work was influenced by the northern Caravaggisti, such as Lys, Strozzi, and Fetti, who were active in Venice. However, his canvases often exhibited a provincial eccentricity, as seen in Coronation of the Virgin in Ascona. Despite his short career, Serodine's art was marked by great vivacity, although he struggled to secure patrons and friends in Rome.

Notable Works and Legacy

• Jesus among the Masters (Louvre)
• Jesu and the Tribute money (National Gallery of Scotland)
• Saint Lawrence distributing alms (Convent of Valvisciolo in Sermoneta)
• Decapitation of Saint John the Baptist (San Lorenzo fuori le Mura)
• Saint Michael (originally San Pietro in Montorio)
• Transfiguration of Christ (whereabouts unknown)
• Road to Emmaus and Sons of Zebedee (Ascona)
• Portrait of his father (Lugano)
• Portrait of a Philosopher (Rancate)

Further Exploration on WahooArt.com

For more information on Giovanni Serodine and his works, visit:

• Giovanni Serodine's Artist Page
• Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna (Ascona, Switzerland): A Hidden Gem of Expressionist Art
• Marianne Von Werefkin's The Foolish Virgins (67 x 76 cm, Museo Comunale D'arte Moderna (Ascona, Switzerland), Tempera)

External References

For a deeper understanding of Giovanni Serodine's life and work, refer to:

• Giovanni Serodine on Wikipedia
• Giuseppe Fiocco (October 1929). "A Masterpiece by Giovanni Serodine". The Burlington Magazine. 55 (319): 190–191, 195.
• A. Scharf (December 1950). "A Giovanni Serodine Exhibition". The Burlington Magazine. 92 (573): 352, 354–355.