Ludovico Stern

Ludovico Stern (October 5, 1709- December 25, 1777) was an Italian painter of the Rococo or late-Baroque period, active in Rome.

Stern initially trained with his father, but also studied later in the Academy of Parma and St Luke in Rome.

Among his works are two canvases depicting the Extasis and Meditation of San Carlo Borromeo for the chapel of the said saint in Santa Prassede in Rome.

He painted a series of religious canvases for the church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Guidonia Montecelio.

[1] A monograph on the painter was completed by Francesco Petrucci and Duccio K. Marignoli: Ludovico Stern (1709-1777): pittura rococò a Roma (Andreina & Valneo Budai, publishers) 2012.