The influence of Parmese art was strengthened after the return of Gregorio de’ Ferrari from Parma circa 1672. Correggio’s style encouraged Piola's own predilection for diagonal movement, bright colours and strongly foreshortened figures. In 1674 Ferrari married Piola's daughter.
The influence of Parmesan art was strengthened after Gregorio de’ Ferrari’s return to Parma around 1672. Correggio's style had a lasting impact on Piola, who shared his love for diagonal movement, vibrant colors, and distorted figures. This connection ultimately led to Ferrari marrying Piola's daughter in 1674.