Gentile Bellini (1429 - 1507)

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Gentile Bellini

Gentile Bellini was a seminal Venetian painter, born circa 1429 into Venice’s preeminent family of artists. Known primarily for his portraiture and scenes depicting the Middle East, Bellini's style was marked by precise execution and keen attention to detail. His paintings, especially those from his time in Constantinople, showcased an enchanting blend of Western and Eastern artistic elements, contributing significantly to the Orientalist movement in Western art.

His works are renowned for their incorporation of architectural elements from the regions he visited, which played a pivotal role in educating Europeans about cultures beyond their borders. Bellini served as a cultural ambassador to the Ottoman Court, painting the portrait of Sultan Mehmed II, a work that remains notable for its vivid portrayal and historical significance.

Despite the destruction of many of his paintings, some of Bellini's masterpieces continue to be celebrated, such as "The Miracle of the True Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo" and "The Procession in Piazza San Marco," which reflect the grandeur and spirit of Venice during the Renaissance.

Bellini's legacy extends beyond his canvases, influencing the craft and direction of future artists, including his student Titian. While contemporary critics often regard his brother, Giovanni Bellini, as the more accomplished artist, Gentile's contributions to the Venetian school and his role in bridging Western and Eastern art remain undisputed.

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Date and place of birt:1429, Venice, Italy
Date and place of death:23 february 1507, Venice, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Sculptor
Art school / group:Venetian school, Italian school
Genre:Cityscape, History painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Early Renaissance, Renaissance
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Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo
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Giovanni Battista della Rovere
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Gaspare da Padova (? - XV century)
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Francesco Colonna (1433 - 1527)
Francesco Colonna
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 Master of Jean Chevrot (XV century - XV century)
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Jan Collaert II (1561 - 1620)
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Girolamo Mirola (1530 - 1570)
Girolamo Mirola
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Giorgio Ghisi (1520 - 1582)
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 Meister der Dormitio Virginis Massari (XV century - ?)
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