CAMPI, GIULIO

born 1502, Cremona, Duchy of Milan died 1572, Cremona Italian painter and architect who led the formation of the Cremonese school. His work, and that of his followers, was elegant and eclectic. Campi was a prolific painter, working in both oil and fresco; at its best his work was distinguished by the richness of its colour. He first studied under his father, Galeazzo (14751563). Among the earliest of his school were his brothers, Vincenzo (153691) and Antonio (1536c. 1591); the latter was also a sculptor and historian of Cremona. Bernardino Campi (1522c. 1592) was a pupil of Giulio and the son of the goldsmith Pietro Campi. Bernardino early followed his father's profession and did extensive work as a painter of portraits and sacred subjects.