Matteo Ponzone

1583 - 1663

Quick Facts

  • Also known as:
    • Pončun, Matej Ponzone
    • Matej Pončun
    • Matteo Ponzoni
    • Pončun, Matej Ponzoni
    • Mattheo Ponzoni
  • Works on APS: 1
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Lifespan: 80 years
  • Art period: Early Modern

The Life and Legacy of Matteo Ponzone

Matteo Ponzone was a Venetian painter of the Baroque period who was active between 1630 and 1700. Born in Venice, he was a student of Jacopo Palma the Younger and was related to Sante Peranda, who likely served as one of his teachers. During his career, Ponzone was a member of the Fraglia dei Pittori of Venice from 1613 to 1633. His professional life included an interim period of ten years spent in Dalmatia, where he left works in various locations along the coast. In his workshop, he trained several pupils, including Antonio Zanchi, Andrea Celesti, Pietro Negri, and Giovanni Carboncino.

Notable Works and Commissions

Ponzone received significant commissions for churches and public buildings throughout Venice and other regions of the Republic of Venice. His works can be found in several prominent locations, including:

Questions & Answers

How do I find works by Matteo Ponzone in a specific palette?

The By Palettes page groups Matteo Ponzone's artworks by their color palettes.

What are the birth city and country of Matteo Ponzone?

Matteo Ponzone was born in Venice, in Italy.

Where can I find statistics about Matteo Ponzone's works?

Statistics about Matteo Ponzone's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city was Matteo Ponzone born?
Question 2:
Who was one of the pupils of Matteo Ponzone?
Question 3:
In which church can one find the masterpiece 'St John writing the Apocalypse'?
Question 4:
For which period of art was Matteo Ponzone a painter?
Question 5:
Where did Ponzone spend an interim period of ten years?