Giorgione (1477 - 1510) - photo 1

Giorgione

Giorgione, a seminal figure of the Italian Renaissance, was an artist whose work left an indelible mark on Venetian painting. Born Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco around 1477/78 in Castelfranco Veneto, Republic of Venice, and passing in 1510, Giorgione's career was luminous yet brief, his life shrouded in mystery much like the enigmatic quality of his paintings. His influence extended deeply into the fabric of the Venetian school, shaping its future through his innovative use of color, mood, and atmospheric landscapes​​​​​​.

Giorgione's artistry was distinguished by its lyrical and romantic sensibility, often focusing on pastoral scenes devoid of specific narratives but rich in mood and atmosphere. This departure from storytelling to evoke emotion through setting and color was groundbreaking, positioning him as a pioneer alongside contemporaries such as Leonardo da Vinci and influencing successors including Titian. His works, notably "The Sleeping Venus" and "The Tempest," are celebrated for their poetic grace and the use of sfumato, a technique that imbues his subjects with an almost magical glow of light​​​​.

Despite his brief life, Giorgione's contributions to the Renaissance are monumental. He brought a new depth to the Venetian school through his mastery of color and light, and his landscapes became a backdrop to the human condition, merging the natural with the emotive in ways previously unseen. His innovative approach to painting influenced not only his peers but also set a standard that would echo through the annals of art history.

Giorgione's works are housed in some of the world's most prestigious museums, including the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, providing testament to his enduring legacy. These pieces remain subjects of study and admiration, capturing the imagination of art collectors and experts alike with their beauty and depth​​​​.

For collectors and enthusiasts of Renaissance art, Giorgione's oeuvre offers a window into the soul of Venetian culture during its most vibrant period. His work not only reflects the artistic innovations of his time but also the sensuous and imaginative spirit of Venice itself.

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Date and place of birt:1477, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
Date and place of death:17 september 1510, Venice, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Venetian school
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Roberto Crippa (1921 - 1972)
Roberto Crippa
1921 - 1972
Fedele Fischetti (1732 - 1792)
Fedele Fischetti
1732 - 1792
Carlo Raimondi (1809 - 1883)
Carlo Raimondi
1809 - 1883
Manlio Trucco (1884 - 1974)
Manlio Trucco
1884 - 1974
Andrea Branzi (1938 - 2023)
Andrea Branzi
1938 - 2023
Francesco Bertos (1678 - 1741)
Francesco Bertos
1678 - 1741
Ugo La Pietra (1938)
Ugo La Pietra
1938
Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970)
Paolo Buffa
1903 - 1970
Claudio Salocchi (1934 - 2012)
Claudio Salocchi
1934 - 2012
Matteo Bottiglieri (1684 - 1757)
Matteo Bottiglieri
1684 - 1757
Giacomo Antonio Arland (1668 - 1743)
Giacomo Antonio Arland
1668 - 1743
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli (1675 - 1744)
Bartolomeo Karlo Rastrelli
1675 - 1744
Elin Danielson-Gamboji (1861 - 1919)
Elin Danielson-Gamboji
1861 - 1919
Carlo Mancini (1829 - 1910)
Carlo Mancini
1829 - 1910
Alessandro Maffei (1790 - 1859)
Alessandro Maffei
1790 - 1859
Fra Angelico (1397 - 1455)
Fra Angelico
1397 - 1455

Creators Old Masters

Jacob Duck (1600 - 1667)
Jacob Duck
1600 - 1667
Barend Graat (1628 - 1709)
Barend Graat
1628 - 1709
Ludger tom Ring the Younger (1522 - 1584)
Ludger tom Ring the Younger
1522 - 1584
Giovanni Battista Moroni (1521 - 1579)
Giovanni Battista Moroni
1521 - 1579
Luca Penni (1500 - 1556)
Luca Penni
1500 - 1556
Claes Jansz. van der Willigen (1630 - 1676)
Claes Jansz. van der Willigen
1630 - 1676
Vincenzo Tamagni (1492 - 1530)
Vincenzo Tamagni
1492 - 1530
Jacob Rotius (1644 - 1681)
Jacob Rotius
1644 - 1681
Edmund Spenser (1552 - 1599)
Edmund Spenser
1552 - 1599
Giovanni Agostino da Lodi (1470 - 1515)
Giovanni Agostino da Lodi
1470 - 1515
Giovanni Boccati (1410 - 1486)
Giovanni Boccati
1410 - 1486
 Maestro Di Griselda (XV century - ?)
Maestro Di Griselda
XV century - ?
Abraham Diepraam (1622 - 1670)
Abraham Diepraam
1622 - 1670
Andrea del Sarto (1486 - 1530)
Andrea del Sarto
1486 - 1530
Francesco Cozza (1605 - 1682)
Francesco Cozza
1605 - 1682
Benjamin Jonson (1572 - 1637)
Benjamin Jonson
1572 - 1637