**Early Life and Training**
Parmigianino, born Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, was an Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker active in Florence, Rome, Bologna, and his native city of Parma. Born on January 11, 1503, in Parma, Italy, he was the eighth child of Filippo Mazzola and Donatella Abbati.
**Artistic Career**
Parmigianino's work is characterized by a "refined sensuality" and often elongation of forms. His notable works include
Madonna with the Long Neck (1534) and
Vision of Saint Jerome (1527), now housed in the National Gallery, London. As one of the first Italian painters to experiment with printmaking, his portable works are highly collected and can be found in major museums worldwide.
**Notable Works and Collaborations**
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Interior of a Painter's Studio (12 x 14 cm, Drawing), showcasing his unique style
* Collaboration with Correggio on the fresco decorations of the cupola in San Giovanni
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Madonna con la Rosa (Dresden) and
Madonna with Saint Zachariah (Uffizi), examples of his work in Bologna
**Later Life and Death**
Parmigianino died on August 24, 1540, at the age of 37, in Casalmaggiore-Crémone, Italy. His legacy as a key figure in the development of Mannerism endures.
**Legacy**
Parmigianino's innovative style, characterized by a blend of elegance and sensuality, has influenced generations of artists. His work can be found in various museums, including the Uffizi, Dresden, and the National Gallery, London.