Luigi Scaramuccia

known as Perugino, 1616 Perugia – 1680 Milan

The painter, etcher and art writer, Luigi Scaramuccia, who was trained by his father Giovanni Antonio and Guido Reni, was greatly influenced by Guercino. Scaramuccia was active in Perugia, Bologna, Milan and Rome, where he was made a member of the Accademia San Luca in 1675. Bartsch records just four etchings by the artist.