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Jacopo Carucci or Carrucci (IPA: [ˈjaːkopo ka (r)ˈruttʃi]; May 24, 1494 – January 2, 1557), usually known as Jacopo (da) Pontormo or simply Pontormo (IPA: [ponˈtormo]), was an Italian Mannerist painter and portraitist from the Florentine School.
If the crowds at the Uffizi overwhelm you, head to the parish church of St. Michael in Carmignano, about 20 km. west of Florence to discover the early work of Jacopo Carucci (May 1494 – January 1557), better known as ‘Pontormo’.
As one enters the House of Pontormo, just outside the centre of Empoli, where Jacopo Carucci known as Pontormo (1494-1557) was born and spent his youth, one is amazed by the simply austerity of the rooms.
Jacopo Carucci (May 24, 1494 – January 2, 1557), usually known as Jacopo da Pontormo, Jacopo Pontormo or simply Pontormo, was an Italian Mannerist painter and portraitist from the Florentine School.
Jacopo Carucci (later known as Jacopo da Pontormo) was born in Pontorme, near Empoli, in Tuscany to the painter Bartolomeo di Jacopo di Martino Carrucci and his wife Alessandra di Pasquale di Zanobi. He is known to have had one sister.
Jan 29, 2014 · Jacopo was born in a place called Pontorme, in the city of Empoli (and that’s why he is known as ‘Pontormo’) and moved to Florence when he was young. He was soon appreciated by the great artists of the time and had the opportunity to work in the most important workshops.
The birthplace of Pontormo and the tradition of master glassmakers. Empoli is the most contemporary center among those in Valdelsa, and while it is perfect as a base for exploring the territory of which it is the most significant center, it also knows how to surprise the visitor with some historical and artistic gems, for some perhaps unexpected.
