Description: (Italian painter of High Baroque Classicism)
Andrea Sacchi was a renowned Italian painter recognized for his significant role in shaping High Baroque Classicism in Rome in the 17th century. His artistic career was marked by success and influence, as he inspired a group of painters and sculptors like Nicolas Poussin, Giovanni Battista Passeri, Alessandro Algardi, and François Duquesnoy who adopted his style. Sacchi's artworks, characterized by classical themes and elegant compositions, solidified his position as a leading figure in the Baroque art movement.