Martin Benetović

Martin Benetović
Born1550
Died1607
Notable workHvarkinja

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