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 Antonello da Messina (Italian, Sicilian, ca. 1430-1479). Portrait of a Man (ca. 1470). Oil on panel. 10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (27 x 20.6 cm) © The Metropolitan Museum of Art Artist Profile: Antonello da MessinaMovement, Style, School or Type of Art: Early Renaissance, Neapolitan School Date and Place of Birth: c. 1430, Messina, Sicily Life: The son of a stonemason, Antonello trained in Naples. No one knows for certain whether he picked up Netherlandish influences there (from his teacher) or actually travelled to the Netherlands, but - the key point is Antonello is credited with introducing oil painting to the Italian Renaissance. Better still, he took the technique to Venice, on a trip, and the Venetians worked wonders with it. He himself was a gifted portraitist, and inspired a new style among his fellow Italian artists. Important Works:
Date and Place of Death: At some point between February 14-25, 1479, Messina, Sicily See more resources on Antonello da Messina by following the links at top right Go to Artist Profiles: Names beginning with "M" or Artist Profiles: Main Index |
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