Pietro Perugino (1446 - 1524)

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Pietro Perugino

Pietro Perugino, an Italian Renaissance painter from the Umbrian school, emerged as a pivotal figure in the transition towards the High Renaissance. Born Pietro Vannucci in Città della Pieve near Perugia, Perugino's work is celebrated for its clarity, spatial composition, and refined use of color, anticipating the High Renaissance ideals that would be fully realized by his students, including Raphael, his most famous pupil.

Perugino's career took him from Florence, where his style was influenced by the Florentine school, to Rome, where he contributed to the Sistine Chapel's frescoes, including notable works like the "Delivery of the Keys." His contributions to the Sistine Chapel, alongside other panels like "Moses" and "Zipporah," marked a significant commission in Rome, showcasing his mastery over fresco technique and narrative expression. These works, commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, highlighted his ability to imbue religious scenes with a serene and harmonious quality, a hallmark of his style​​​​.

Beyond the Sistine Chapel, Perugino was prolific in producing altarpieces and frescoes across Italy, from Perugia to Florence, where his workshop nurtured talents like Raphael. His works, characterized by their serene landscapes and delicate figures, include "The Crucifixion" and the "Madonna and Child with Saints," showcasing his skill in portraying divine and earthly themes with equal grace. His ability to convey profound religious sentiment through balanced compositions and gentle expressions earned him commissions from various Italian states, demonstrating his wide appeal and influence​​​​.

Later in his career, Perugino continued to innovate, as seen in works like the "Battle between Love and Chastity," a departure from his usual themes, reflecting his versatility and responsiveness to patron demands. Despite facing criticism from contemporaries like Michelangelo for his perceived adherence to a more traditional style, Perugino's legacy endured, particularly through the achievements of his pupils. His approach to creating space and depth in painting directly influenced Raphael, who would carry forward and expand upon his master's techniques​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Perugino's works represent a critical link between the Early and High Renaissance, embodying the shift towards a more humanistic and naturalistic depiction of subjects. His paintings, many of which are housed in prestigious museums around the world, continue to be studied and admired for their beauty and historical significance.

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Date and place of birt:1446, Città della Pieve, Italy
Date and place of death:1524, Perugia, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Umbrian School
Genre:Allegory, Religious genre
Art style:Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Bartolomeo Castelli II (1696 - 1738)
Bartolomeo Castelli II
1696 - 1738
Giovanni Frangi (1959)
Giovanni Frangi
1959
Nicolò Grassi (1682 - 1748)
Nicolò Grassi
1682 - 1748
Giuseppe Bossi (1777 - 1815)
Giuseppe Bossi
1777 - 1815
Ippolito Galantini (1627 - 1706)
Ippolito Galantini
1627 - 1706
Andrea del Castagno (1423 - 1457)
Andrea del Castagno
1423 - 1457
August Ohm (1943)
August Ohm
1943
Jacopo Dal Ponte (1510 - 1592)
Jacopo Dal Ponte
1510 - 1592
Joseph Mozier (1812 - 1870)
Joseph Mozier
1812 - 1870
Francesco Di Vannuccio (1356 - 1389)
Francesco Di Vannuccio
1356 - 1389
Alessandro Twombly (1959)
Alessandro Twombly
1959
Luigi Malice (1937)
Luigi Malice
1937
Mauro Reggiani (1897 - 1980)
Mauro Reggiani
1897 - 1980
Franco Angeli (1935 - 1988)
Franco Angeli
1935 - 1988
Andrea Appiani (1754 - 1817)
Andrea Appiani
1754 - 1817
Giovanni Dupré (1817 - 1882)
Giovanni Dupré
1817 - 1882

Creators Old Masters

Tiziano Vecellio (1488 - 1576)
Tiziano Vecellio
1488 - 1576
Giulio Bonasone (1498 - 1574)
Giulio Bonasone
1498 - 1574
Cornelis Schut II (XVII century - ?)
Cornelis Schut II
XVII century - ?
Lorenzo Lotto (1480 - 1556)
Lorenzo Lotto
1480 - 1556
Petrus Schotanus (1601 - 1669)
Petrus Schotanus
1601 - 1669
Jan van Orley II (1665 - 1735)
Jan van Orley II
1665 - 1735
Guglielmo Giraldi (XV century - XV century)
Guglielmo Giraldi
XV century - XV century
Giacomo Raibolini (1486 - 1557)
Giacomo Raibolini
1486 - 1557
Daniel Meisner (1585 - 1625)
Daniel Meisner
1585 - 1625
 Pseudo-Roestraten (1675 - 1724)
Pseudo-Roestraten
1675 - 1724
Jacques de Claeuw (1623 - 1694)
Jacques de Claeuw
1623 - 1694
Jan Vermeer (1632 - 1675)
Jan Vermeer
1632 - 1675
Guillaume Coustou (1677 - 1746)
Guillaume Coustou
1677 - 1746
Tomas Hiepes (1595 - 1674)
Tomas Hiepes
1595 - 1674
Caspar Netscher (1639 - 1684)
Caspar Netscher
1639 - 1684
Jakob Schlesinger (1792 - 1855)
Jakob Schlesinger
1792 - 1855
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