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Fra Bartolomeo

Fra Bartolomeo was an Italian painter, a notable figure of the High Renaissance. Known for his religious artworks, Fra Bartolommeo's style was deeply influenced by his spiritual journey and association with the Dominican Order.

After receiving his early artistic training from Cosimo Rosselli, Bartolommeo's style initially exhibited influences from artists like Piero di Cosimo, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Filippino Lippi. However, his encounter with Savonarola, a Dominican friar and reformer, in the late 1490s led to a significant spiritual transformation. This encounter influenced him to enter the Dominican monastery at San Domenico in Prato as a novice in 1500, and he temporarily renounced painting. It wasn't until 1504, when he resumed painting as the head of the monastery workshop, that his style saw a significant transformation.

In his works, Fra Bartolomeo beautifully integrated the styles of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, especially in his altarpieces, which are imbued with a sense of pietism reminiscent of Fra Angelico. His work is notable for the skilled massing of light and shade, richness in coloring, and delicate handling of drapery. The introduction and use of the lay-figure with joints in his compositions were innovations he is credited with. His masterpiece, St. Mark Evangelist, and the undraped figure of Saint Sebastian, are particularly noted for their expressive power.

Some of his notable works include "Vision of St. Bernard" (1507), "The Holy Family with John the Baptist," and "Virgin and Child with Saints." His art can be found in prestigious galleries, including the Pinacoteca Vaticana, Palazzo Pitti in Florence, and the National Gallery in London.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Fra Bartolomeo's works represent a blend of spiritual depth and artistic innovation during the pinnacle of the Renaissance period. His legacy in religious art continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

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Date and place of birt:28 march 1472, Prato, Italy
Date and place of death:31 october 1517, Florence, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Florentine School
Genre:Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:High Renaissance, Mannerism, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Gianfranco Goberti (1939 - 2023)
Gianfranco Goberti
1939 - 2023
Giuseppe Santomaso (1907 - 1990)
Giuseppe Santomaso
1907 - 1990
Agostino Carracci (1557 - 1602)
Agostino Carracci
1557 - 1602
Alessandro Mazzucotelli (1865 - 1938)
Alessandro Mazzucotelli
1865 - 1938
Leonardo Cremonini (1925 - 2010)
Leonardo Cremonini
1925 - 2010
Alberto Sughi (1928 - 2012)
Alberto Sughi
1928 - 2012
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti) (1648 - 1714)
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti)
1648 - 1714
Francesco Guardi (1712 - 1793)
Francesco Guardi
1712 - 1793
Giuseppe Chiacigh (1895 - 1968)
Giuseppe Chiacigh
1895 - 1968
Filippo Parodi (1630 - 1702)
Filippo Parodi
1630 - 1702
Sandro Chia (1946)
Sandro Chia
1946
Aldo Rossi (1931 - 1997)
Aldo Rossi
1931 - 1997
Elin Danielson-Gamboji (1861 - 1919)
Elin Danielson-Gamboji
1861 - 1919
Janet Agnes Cumbrae Stewart (1883 - 1960)
Janet Agnes Cumbrae Stewart
1883 - 1960
Paul Kane (1810 - 1871)
Paul Kane
1810 - 1871
Karl Plattner (1919 - 1986)
Karl Plattner
1919 - 1986

Creators High Renaissance

Klaes Molenaer (1626 - 1676)
Klaes Molenaer
1626 - 1676
Jean-Baptiste van Loo (1684 - 1745)
Jean-Baptiste van Loo
1684 - 1745
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse (1571 - 1638)
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse
1571 - 1638
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547 - 1616)
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
1547 - 1616
Guillaume Coustou (1677 - 1746)
Guillaume Coustou
1677 - 1746
Ludwig Krug (1490 - 1532)
Ludwig Krug
1490 - 1532
Philippe de Champaigne (1602 - 1674)
Philippe de Champaigne
1602 - 1674
Scipione Pulzone (1544 - 1598)
Scipione Pulzone
1544 - 1598
Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 - 1527)
Niccolò Machiavelli
1469 - 1527
Pieter Fris (1627 - 1706)
Pieter Fris
1627 - 1706
Giovanni Francesco Bezzi (1500 - 1571)
Giovanni Francesco Bezzi
1500 - 1571
Ary de Vois (1632 - 1680)
Ary de Vois
1632 - 1680
Johannes Bosschaert (1608 - 1629)
Johannes Bosschaert
1608 - 1629
Christophe Huet (1700 - 1756)
Christophe Huet
1700 - 1756
Cornelis de Heem (1631 - 1695)
Cornelis de Heem
1631 - 1695
Francesco Xanto Avelli (1487 - 1542)
Francesco Xanto Avelli
1487 - 1542