Domenico Veneziano (1410 - 1461)

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Domenico Veneziano

Domenico Veneziano was an Italian painter, a pivotal figure of the early Renaissance known for his contributions to the development of Florentine art. Born around 1410, possibly in Venice as his surname suggests, Veneziano moved to Florence, where he was influenced by and worked alongside renowned artists such as Gentile da Fabriano and Pisanello. His style, characterized by the innovative use of light and color, played a significant role in the evolution of Renaissance painting. Veneziano's work is noted for its naturalism and sensitivity, marking him as a key precursor to later Renaissance masters.

One of Veneziano's most celebrated works is the Santa Lucia de' Magnoli Altarpiece, created between 1445–1447, now housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. This masterpiece, known for its unique palette and the use of tempera on panel, was originally crafted for the Church of Santa Lucia dei Magnoli. It showcases Veneziano's skillful handling of color and light, qualities that greatly influenced his pupils and contemporaries, including Piero della Francesca.

Despite the scarcity of surviving works, Veneziano's influence on the development of Florentine painting is undeniable. His ability to blend color and mastery in the use of perspective were ahead of his time. Veneziano's legacy also includes teaching and working with Piero della Francesca, further cementing his role in the progression of the Renaissance art movement. Unfortunately, many of Veneziano's frescoes in Perugia and Florence have been lost over time, yet his contributions to the art world continue to be revered by collectors and experts alike.

For art collectors and experts interested in the evolution of Renaissance painting, Veneziano's works represent a significant period of transition and innovation. His influence on subsequent generations of artists underscores the importance of his contributions to the cultural and artistic heritage of the era.

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Date and place of birt:1410, Venice, Italy
Date and place of death:15 may 1461, Florence, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XV century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Florentine School
Art style:Gothic art, Renaissance

Creators Italy

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Vito Acconci (1940 - 2017)
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Niccolo Di Ser Sozzo Tegliacci (1334 - 1363)
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1334 - 1363
 Scipione (1904 - 1933)
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1904 - 1933
Giuseppe Piattoli (1748 - 1834)
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1748 - 1834
Ambrogio da Fossano (1453 - 1523)
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1453 - 1523
Umberto Boccioni (1882 - 1916)
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1882 - 1916
Corrado Giaquinto (1703 - 1766)
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1703 - 1766
Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)
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1578 - 1660
Mario Tozzi (1895 - 1979)
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1895 - 1979
Niccolò Cassana (1659 - 1714)
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1659 - 1714
Giuseppe Moretti (1857 - 1935)
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1857 - 1935
Giuseppe Mazzuoli (1644 - 1725)
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1644 - 1725
Francesco Clemente (1952)
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1952
Luca Carlevaris (1663 - 1730)
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1663 - 1730
Arnoldo Ciarrocchi (1916 - 2004)
Arnoldo Ciarrocchi
1916 - 2004

Creators Gothic art

Ludwig Krug (1490 - 1532)
Ludwig Krug
1490 - 1532
Prospero Fontana (1512 - 1597)
Prospero Fontana
1512 - 1597
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein (1480 - 1540)
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein
1480 - 1540
Bernardino Luini (1480 - 1532)
Bernardino Luini
1480 - 1532
Giuseppe Scolari (1550 - 1607)
Giuseppe Scolari
1550 - 1607
 Maestro Di Griselda (XV century - ?)
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XV century - ?
Jacob Grimmer (1525 - 1590)
Jacob Grimmer
1525 - 1590
Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 - 1609)
Hans Vredeman de Vries
1527 - 1609
Giovanni Battista Moroni (1521 - 1579)
Giovanni Battista Moroni
1521 - 1579
Barthel Beham (1502 - 1540)
Barthel Beham
1502 - 1540
Nikolaos Tzafouris (1468 - 1501)
Nikolaos Tzafouris
1468 - 1501
Giovanni Bellini (1430 - 1516)
Giovanni Bellini
1430 - 1516
Jan van Eyck (1390 - 1441)
Jan van Eyck
1390 - 1441
Lucio Marineo Siculo (1444 - 1533)
Lucio Marineo Siculo
1444 - 1533
Perino del Vaga (1501 - 1547)
Perino del Vaga
1501 - 1547
Dieric Bouts (1410 - 1475)
Dieric Bouts
1410 - 1475