or Cambiaso Ludovico, one of the most eminent of the Genoese painters, was born in 1527. His works at Genoa are very numerous; and he was employed by the king of Spain to adorn part of the Escorial. It is remarked of him, that he was not only a most expeditious and rapid painter, but also that he worked equally well with both hands; and by that unusual power he executed more designs, and finished more grand works with his own pencils, in a much shorter time, than most other artists could do with several assistants. He died in 1585.

In the royal collection at Paris there is a Sleeping Cupid, as large as life, and likewise Judith with her attendant, which are painted by Cangiagio, and are an honour to that master. And in the Pembroke collection at Wilton is a picture, reputed the work of Cangiagio, representing Christ bearing his cross.