Filippo Vitale

Place: Naples

Born: 1585

Death: 1650

Biography:

Filippo Vitale was an Italian painter born in Naples in 1585 and died in 1650. He was a prominent painter of the Neapolitan school, known for his still lifes and religious paintings. He was a pupil of Giuseppe Ribera, also known as Lo Spagnoletto, and was influenced by the Caravaggist style. Vitale's works are characterized by their realism and chiaroscuro effects. He was a prolific painter and his works can be found in many churches and museums in Naples and other parts of Italy. Some of his most famous works include 'St Jerome and the Sadducees' and 'St. Francis in Ecstasy'. He was also known for his still lifes, which were innovative for their time and helped establish the genre in Italy. Vitale was also a teacher and had many pupils, including the famous painter Paolo de Matteis. Despite his contributions to the Neapolitan school, Vitale remains a relatively unknown artist outside of Italy.