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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

Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499 - 1543)
Polidoro da Caravaggio
1499 - 1543
Domenico Gnoli (1933 - 1970)
Domenico Gnoli
1933 - 1970
Pietro Aldi (1852 - 1888)
Pietro Aldi
1852 - 1888
Lorenzo Veneziano (1336 - 1379)
Lorenzo Veneziano
1336 - 1379
Vittore Carpaccio (1465 - 1526)
Vittore Carpaccio
1465 - 1526
Giuseppe Sanmartino (1720 - 1793)
Giuseppe Sanmartino
1720 - 1793
Emilio Giuseppe Dossena (1903 - 1987)
Emilio Giuseppe Dossena
1903 - 1987
Pieter Cornelisz van Rijck (1567 - 1637)
Pieter Cornelisz van Rijck
1567 - 1637
Lorenzo de Caro (1719 - 1777)
Lorenzo de Caro
1719 - 1777
Antonio Cimatori (Il Visacci) (1550 - 1623)
Antonio Cimatori (Il Visacci)
1550 - 1623
Ernesto Treccani (1920 - 2009)
Ernesto Treccani
1920 - 2009
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone (1687 - 1775)
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
1687 - 1775
Sebastiano De Albertis (1828 - 1897)
Sebastiano De Albertis
1828 - 1897
John Partridge (1789 - 1872)
John Partridge
1789 - 1872
Giovanni Di Bartolomeo Cristiani (1340 - 1398)
Giovanni Di Bartolomeo Cristiani
1340 - 1398
Georg Macco (1863 - 1933)
Georg Macco
1863 - 1933

Creators High Renaissance

Simon Kick (1603 - 1652)
Simon Kick
1603 - 1652
Pseudo-Jan van Kessel II (XVI century - ?)
Pseudo-Jan van Kessel II
XVI century - ?
Christoph Amberger (1505 - 1562)
Christoph Amberger
1505 - 1562
Girolamo da Carpi (1501 - 1556)
Girolamo da Carpi
1501 - 1556
François Quesnel I (1542 - 1619)
François Quesnel I
1542 - 1619
Jacob Isaacszoon van Swanenburg (1571 - 1638)
Jacob Isaacszoon van Swanenburg
1571 - 1638
Jacob Grimmer (1525 - 1590)
Jacob Grimmer
1525 - 1590
Carl Sebastian von Bemmel (1743 - 1796)
Carl Sebastian von Bemmel
1743 - 1796
Vincenzo dalle Destre (? - 1543)
Vincenzo dalle Destre
? - 1543
Jan van Goyen (1596 - 1656)
Jan van Goyen
1596 - 1656
Paul Bril (1554 - 1626)
Paul Bril
1554 - 1626
Valerio Castello (1624 - 1659)
Valerio Castello
1624 - 1659
 Canaletto (1697 - 1768)
Canaletto
1697 - 1768
Lazzaro Tavarone (1556 - 1641)
Lazzaro Tavarone
1556 - 1641
Jacob Rotius (1644 - 1681)
Jacob Rotius
1644 - 1681
Marco Cardisco (1486 - 1542)
Marco Cardisco
1486 - 1542