Correggio

American  

[kuh-rej-oh, -rej-ee-oh, kawr-red-jaw] / kəˈrɛdʒ oʊ, -ˈrɛdʒ iˌoʊ, kɔrˈrɛd dʒɔ /

noun

1. Antonio Allegri da 1494–1534, Italian painter.

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Correggio British  

/ korˈreddʒo /

noun

1. Antonio Allegri da (anˈtɔːnjo alˈleːɡri da). 1494–1534, Italian painter, noted for his striking use of perspective and foreshortening

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Example Sentences

Correggio has not made our experience simple or painless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

In his time, Correggio was considered as important as Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

At Courtauld Gallery, London WC2R, until 18 September Splendour and Power: Imperial Treasures from ViennaThe Habsburg rulers of the Austrian Empire were fanatical collectors of everything from coral to Correggio paintings.

From The Guardian • Aug. 19, 2011

Going down the price list, the second world record greeted a “Virgin and Child” by Correggio.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2011

Of all our present masters, Sir Frederic Leighton delights most in softly-blended colours, and his ideal of beauty is more nearly that of Correggio than any since Correggio's time.

From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Barrington, Mrs. Russell