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

Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1809 - 1864)
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin
1809 - 1864
Leonardo Cremonini (1925 - 2010)
Leonardo Cremonini
1925 - 2010
Faustino Bocchi (1659 - 1741)
Faustino Bocchi
1659 - 1741
Giovanni Mannozzi (1592 - 1636)
Giovanni Mannozzi
1592 - 1636
Giacomo Balla (1871 - 1958)
Giacomo Balla
1871 - 1958
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti) (1648 - 1714)
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti)
1648 - 1714
Magdalo Mussio (1925 - 2006)
Magdalo Mussio
1925 - 2006
Raffaele Pontremoli (1832 - 1906)
Raffaele Pontremoli
1832 - 1906
Carlo De Carli (1910 - 1999)
Carlo De Carli
1910 - 1999
Simone di Filippo (1330 - 1399)
Simone di Filippo
1330 - 1399
Renato Pengo (1943)
Renato Pengo
1943
Carlo Mollino (1905 - 1973)
Carlo Mollino
1905 - 1973
Jacopo Vigneri ()
Jacopo Vigneri
Nikolay Dulgerov (1901 - 1982)
Nikolay Dulgerov
1901 - 1982
Eli Raphael Marozzi (1913 - 1999)
Eli Raphael Marozzi
1913 - 1999
Antonio Zanchi (1631 - 1722)
Antonio Zanchi
1631 - 1722

Creators Old Masters

Andrea del Castagno (1423 - 1457)
Andrea del Castagno
1423 - 1457
Abraham Diepraam (1622 - 1670)
Abraham Diepraam
1622 - 1670
Szymon Buchbinder (1853 - 1922)
Szymon Buchbinder
1853 - 1922
Jacob Levecq (1634 - 1675)
Jacob Levecq
1634 - 1675
Nicholas Ricoeur (1750 - 1787)
Nicholas Ricoeur
1750 - 1787
Bernard van Orley (1488 - 1541)
Bernard van Orley
1488 - 1541
Ercole Grandi (1463 - 1525)
Ercole Grandi
1463 - 1525
Daniel Meisner (1585 - 1625)
Daniel Meisner
1585 - 1625
Francesco Cozza (1605 - 1682)
Francesco Cozza
1605 - 1682
Martino Di Bartolomeo (1389 - 1434)
Martino Di Bartolomeo
1389 - 1434
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564 - 1637)
Crispijn van de Passe I
1564 - 1637
Jacques Linard (1597 - 1645)
Jacques Linard
1597 - 1645
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia (1490 - 1525)
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
1490 - 1525
Sigismondo Caula (1637 - 1724)
Sigismondo Caula
1637 - 1724
Benedetto Bordone (XV century - 1531)
Benedetto Bordone
XV century - 1531
Girolamo Massei (1530 - 1614)
Girolamo Massei
1530 - 1614