Pietro Lorenzetti (1280 - 1348)

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Pietro Lorenzetti

Pietro Lorenzetti was an Italian painter whose innovative contributions to the Sienese school of art marked a significant departure from the Byzantine style of the medieval period. Born in Siena, Lorenzetti was known for his detailed and expressive approach to painting, which helped lay the groundwork for the Italian Renaissance.

Renowned for his mastery in depicting light, shadow, and space, Lorenzetti introduced a sense of depth and realism previously unseen in Italian art. His works are characterized by a rich color palette and a keen observation of the human condition, rendering scenes with emotional depth and a tangible sense of atmosphere.

Among his most celebrated works is the "Birth of the Virgin" fresco in the Siena Cathedral, a masterpiece that showcases his ability to weave narrative and decoration into a cohesive whole. Lorenzetti's religious paintings, which are housed in various museums and churches, remain pivotal in understanding the evolution of European art during the 14th century.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Pietro Lorenzetti represents a fascinating study in the transition from medieval to Renaissance art. His contributions not only enriched the Italian artistic heritage but also influenced generations of artists to come.

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Date and place of birt:1280, Siena, Italy
Date and place of death:1348, Siena, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XIV century
Specialization:Artist, Icon painter, Painter
Art school / group:Sienese School
Genre:Religious genre
Art style:Gothic art, Proto-Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Gaetano Gandolfi (1734 - 1802)
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Roberto Bernardi (1974)
Roberto Bernardi
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Claude Lorrain (1600 - 1682)
Claude Lorrain
1600 - 1682
Filippo della Valle (1698 - 1768)
Filippo della Valle
1698 - 1768
Emile-Francois David (1824 - 1891)
Emile-Francois David
1824 - 1891
Sebastiano Folli (1568 - 1621)
Sebastiano Folli
1568 - 1621
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov (1908 - 1973)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov
1908 - 1973
Giovanni Migliara (1785 - 1837)
Giovanni Migliara
1785 - 1837
Jacopino del Conte (1515 - 1598)
Jacopino del Conte
1515 - 1598
Ambrogio Preda (1839 - 1906)
Ambrogio Preda
1839 - 1906
Roberto Mangou (1948)
Roberto Mangou
1948
Carlo Magini (1720 - 1806)
Carlo Magini
1720 - 1806
Massimo Vignelli (1931 - 2014)
Massimo Vignelli
1931 - 2014
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni (1799 - 1875)
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni
1799 - 1875
Sabato (Simon) Rodia (1879 - 1965)
Sabato (Simon) Rodia
1879 - 1965
Mario Merz (1925 - 2003)
Mario Merz
1925 - 2003

Creators Gothic art

Jan van Helmont (1650 - 1714)
Jan van Helmont
1650 - 1714
Ippolito Galantini (1627 - 1706)
Ippolito Galantini
1627 - 1706
Francesco Di Segna (XIII century - ?)
Francesco Di Segna
XIII century - ?
Andrea Vaccaro (1604 - 1670)
Andrea Vaccaro
1604 - 1670
Philips Wouwerman (1619 - 1668)
Philips Wouwerman
1619 - 1668
Simon de Vlieger (1601 - 1653)
Simon de Vlieger
1601 - 1653
Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499 - 1543)
Polidoro da Caravaggio
1499 - 1543
Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290 - 1348)
Ambrogio Lorenzetti
1290 - 1348
Jean Clouet (1480 - 1541)
Jean Clouet
1480 - 1541
Giovanni Bellini (1430 - 1516)
Giovanni Bellini
1430 - 1516
 Canaletto (1697 - 1768)
Canaletto
1697 - 1768
Mathieu Le Nain (1607 - 1677)
Mathieu Le Nain
1607 - 1677
Francesco Vanni (1563 - 1610)
Francesco Vanni
1563 - 1610
Artus Wolffort (1581 - 1641)
Artus Wolffort
1581 - 1641
Giovanni Capassini (1510 - 1579)
Giovanni Capassini
1510 - 1579
Peter Wtewael (1596 - 1660)
Peter Wtewael
1596 - 1660
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