**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**

* 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 * 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.

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• Explore the Museum Madonna della Steccata (Parma, Italy) where some of his works are housed: https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3CGVD-The-Museum-Madonna-della-Steccata-(Parma-Italy)
Discover more about Parmigianino's life and art on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmigianino

**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.

• Learn more about Parmigianino's artistic movement: The Museum San Francesco a Ripa (Rome, Italy)
• View other artists from the Mannerist period: Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola Or Mazzuoli, Dit Parmigianino (In French Le Parmesan)

**Early Life and Training**

Parmigianino, born Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, was an Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker. He was the eighth child of Filippo Mazzola and Donatella Abbati, born on January 11, 1503, in Parma, Italy. After his father's death, Parmigianino was raised by his uncles, who were modestly talented artists.

**Artistic Career**

By the age of eighteen, Parmigianino had already completed the Bardi Altarpiece. His work is characterized by a "refined sensuality" and often elongation of forms, as seen in his iconic works:

• Madonna with the Long Neck (1534), showcasing his unique style.
• Vision of Saint Jerome (1527), a key work in the Mannerist period.

**Notable Works and Locations**

• Interior of a Painter's Studio (12 x 14 cm, Drawing), offering a glimpse into the artist's world.
• Bow-carving Amor (650 x 1355 cm, Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria), Wood), a testament to his experimental nature.

**Legacy and Impact**

Parmigianino's career was marked by war and his untimely death at 37. Despite this, he remains the best known artist of the first generation whose whole careers fall into the Mannerist period. His influence on Italian Renaissance art is undeniable.

**Key Facts and Locations**

• Parmigianino was active in Florence, Rome, Bologna, and Parma.
• His work can be found in major museums in Italy and around the world, including the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria).
• The artist's two large projects in fresco are located in a church in Parma and a palace in a small town nearby.

**Further Reading and Exploration**

For more on Parmigianino's life and works, visit: https://WahooArt.com/@/Parmigianino (Artist Profile) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmigianino (Wikipedia)