Early Life and Career

Jusepe de Ribera, also known as José De Ribera, Josep De Ribera, Lo Spagnoletto, was a renowned Spanish painter and printmaker born in Játiva, Spain in 1591. His early life is shrouded in mystery, with very little information available about his first 20 years. However, it is known that he was baptized on February 17, 1591, in Játiva, Spain, with his father identified as a shoemaker.

Rise to Prominence

Ribera's artistic career began to take shape in 1611 when records show he was paid for a painting (now lost) for a church in Parma, Italy. By October 1613, he had become a member of the Accademia di San Luca in Rome and was living in a house in the Via Margutta in 1615-16, known as 'the foreigner's quarter', where he apparently lived a bohemian life with his brothers and other artists.

Notable Works and Style

Ribera is best known for his numerous views of martyrdom, which often depict bound saints and satyrs being flayed or crucified in agony. Some of his notable works include:

• St. Jerome and the Angel (Palace of Capodimonte, Naples, Italy), a masterpiece showcasing his use of chiaroscuro style.
• Apollo and Marsyas (Palace of Capodimonte, Naples, Italy), demonstrating his ability to capture complex compositions.
• Drunken Silenus (Palace of Capodimonte, Naples, Italy), a testament to his skill in capturing the subtleties of human emotion.

Museums and Collections

Ribera's works can be found in various museums, including:

• Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias (Spain), which features a collection of European art from the 12th to the early 20th century.
• Museo de Bellas Artes Valencia (Spain), housing an impressive collection of over 5,000 works of art.

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