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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—C

Caracci

(pron. Kar-rah'-che). Founder of the eclectic school in Italy. Luis and his two cousins Augustin and Annibale founded the school called Incamminati (progressive), which had for its chief principle the strict observance of nature. Luis (1554-1619), Augustin (1558-1601), Annibale (1560-1609).

The Caracci of France.
Jean Jouvenet, who was paralysed on the right side, and painted with his left hand.

(1647-1707.)

The Annibale Caracci of the Eclectic School.
Bernardino Campi, the Italian, is so called by Lanzi (1522-1590).

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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