Gaudenzio Ferrari was an Italian painter of the 16th century. He is considered one of the most important painters of the Piedmontese and Lombard schools of the time. His style is characterized as powerful and expressive. One of his most famous works is the Crucifixion, present in the Galleria Sabauda, which depicts a popular and realistic drama. Gaudenzio Ferrari left behind a highly valued artistic legacy in the history of art.