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

Emilio Giuseppe Dossena (1903 - 1987)
Emilio Giuseppe Dossena
1903 - 1987
Ubertino da Casale (1259 - 1330)
Ubertino da Casale
1259 - 1330
Francesco Di Segna (XIII century - ?)
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XIII century - ?
Giuseppe Bonito (1707 - 1789)
Giuseppe Bonito
1707 - 1789
Georg Macco (1863 - 1933)
Georg Macco
1863 - 1933
Ubaldo Gandolfi (1728 - 1781)
Ubaldo Gandolfi
1728 - 1781
Ivanhoe Gambini (1904 - 1992)
Ivanhoe Gambini
1904 - 1992
Jacques Lipchitz (1891 - 1973)
Jacques Lipchitz
1891 - 1973
Charles Mellin (1597 - 1649)
Charles Mellin
1597 - 1649
Niccolò Bambini (1651 - 1736)
Niccolò Bambini
1651 - 1736
Ercole Setti (1530 - 1618)
Ercole Setti
1530 - 1618
Arnold D'Altri (1904 - 1980)
Arnold D'Altri
1904 - 1980
Enrico Tarenghi (1848 - 1938)
Enrico Tarenghi
1848 - 1938
Tomas Maldonado (1922 - 2018)
Tomas Maldonado
1922 - 2018
Naddo Ceccarelli (1320 - 1347)
Naddo Ceccarelli
1320 - 1347
Achille Peretti (1857 - 1923)
Achille Peretti
1857 - 1923

Creators Gothic art

Prospero Fontana (1512 - 1597)
Prospero Fontana
1512 - 1597
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein (1480 - 1540)
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein
1480 - 1540
Frans Pourbus II (1569 - 1622)
Frans Pourbus II
1569 - 1622
Hieronymus Hopfer (1500 - 1550)
Hieronymus Hopfer
1500 - 1550
Jooris van der Straeten (XVI century - 1577)
Jooris van der Straeten
XVI century - 1577
Philipp Veit (1793 - 1877)
Philipp Veit
1793 - 1877
Jacopo di Paolo (1345 - 1430)
Jacopo di Paolo
1345 - 1430
Wolfgang Mielich (XVI century - 1561)
Wolfgang Mielich
XVI century - 1561
Marcellus Coffermans (1520 - 1578)
Marcellus Coffermans
1520 - 1578
Jacopo Palma I (1480 - 1528)
Jacopo Palma I
1480 - 1528
Angelo Puccinelli (XIV century - ?)
Angelo Puccinelli
XIV century - ?
Luca Penni (1500 - 1556)
Luca Penni
1500 - 1556
Lambert Hopfer (1510 - 1550)
Lambert Hopfer
1510 - 1550
Alessandro Araldi (1460 - 1529)
Alessandro Araldi
1460 - 1529
Pietro Di Francesco degli Orioli (1458 - 1496)
Pietro Di Francesco degli Orioli
1458 - 1496
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502 - 1562)
Heinrich Aldegrever
1502 - 1562