Vincenzo Petrocelli
Vincenzo Petrocelli | |
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| Born | Vincenzo Pasquale Angelo Petrocelli 6 July 1823 |
| Died | 2 February 1896 Naples, Italy |
| Nationality | Neapolitan |
| Known for | historical themes |
Vincenzo Pasquale Angelo Petrocelli (6 July 1823 – 2 February 1896) was a Neapolitan artist. Petrocelli was born in Cervaro in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (now in Lazio). He studied under Domenico Morelli, and was active as a painter from about 1850. He was principally a history painter, but also painted portraits and genre scenes. His sons Achille and Arturo were both painters.