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| Martin Benetović | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1550 Hvar, Republic of Venice (modern day Croatia) |
| Died | 1607 Venice, Republic of Venice |
| Notable work | Hvarkinja |
Martin Benetović (1550-1607) was a playwright, painter and organist.
Biography
Benetović was born on the island of Hvar to a commoner Croatian family. He started playing organs on public fairs. From 1589 to 1601 he was the main organist of a cathedral. He painted a cycle of 6 scenes portraying Christ's torment in the choir of the Francisian church on Hvar. He died in Venice while working as a representative of the commoner congregation. His most notable comedy is Hvarkinja.
Works
- Hvarkinja
- Komedija od Raskota
- Prigovaranje pod Križišćem u Plamah meu Bogdanom
- Raskotom lovčarom vrhu Brušanah
External links
- http://www.enciklopedija.hr/natuknica.aspx?id=6898
- http://hbl.lzmk.hr/clanak.aspx?id=1717
- https://radio.hrt.hr/treci-program/ep/martin-benetovic-hvarkinja/245478/