Birth of the Virgin
Sebastiano del Piombo (1485 – 1547)
Sebastiano del Piombo (1485-1547) was a Venetian-Roman Renaissance painter known for his unique blend of Venetian colorism and Roman grandeur. His masterful works, including "Pietà" and "Raising of Lazarus," showcase Mannerist style and significant artistic innovation.
About this artwork
- Title: Birth of the Virgin
- Artist: Sebastiano del Piombo
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: michelangelo's influence , papal court patronage
- Keywords: medieval mourning art , monochrome artwork , biblical scene art
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Topics: renaissance figures , monochrome depiction , charcoal drawing style
