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Mariangiola Criscuolo | |
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| Born | c. 1548 Naples, Italy |
| Died | 1630 (aged 81–82) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse | Giovanni Antonio d’Amato |
Mariangiola Criscuolo (c. 1548–1630) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in her native city of Naples. She is known for portraiture and history painting, and excelled in painting altarpieces. She was also involved in the foundation of one of the first female-organized schools of art during the sixteenth century.
Born to painter Giovanni Filippo Criscuolo (died 1624); her uncle, Giovanni Angelo (Gian Angelo) was also a painter. She married the painter Giovanni Antonio di Amato the younger.