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Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

  • Creation date1490
  • Dimensions74.0 x 58.0 cm

Discover Michele da Verona (1470-1536/44), a Renaissance painter of Italy. Explore his frescoes, crucifixions & Madonna art influenced by Jacopo Bellini. A contemporary of Veronese!

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Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

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Collectible Description

A sharpness of light and hard, almost marble-like surfaces are characteristic of Michele da Verona"s work. This is one of the few paintings that can be ascribed to him with confidence. The landscape background is reminiscent of the hills outside Verona.

Artist Biography

Michele da Verona: A Renaissance Painter

Early Life and Background

  • Born: Approximately 1470 in Verona, Italy.
  • Family & Origins: Likely born in Sommacampagna, near Verona, to Zenone di Gaspare, a wool combing artist. The family moved to the Veronese district of S. Zeno di Sopra by 1473.
  • Historical Context: Michele da Verona emerged during the High Renaissance, a period marked by artistic flourishing and humanist ideals in Italy.

Artistic Development & Influences

  • Early Training: Details of his formal training remain scarce. However, he was a contemporary of Paolo Moranda Cavazzola and may have assisted him on decorative projects for San Bernardino in Verona.
  • Key Influence: The work of Jacopo Bellini profoundly influenced Michele da Verona’s style, particularly evident in his depictions of the Crucifixion. He imitated Bellini's mannerisms and compositional approaches.
  • Contemporary Artists: He was a near contemporary of Zenone Veronese (1484-1542), existing within the same artistic milieu.

Major Works & Artistic Style

  • Crucifixion (San Giorgio in Braida, Milan): Signed in 1500, this is considered his masterpiece. Originally located in the monastery of San Giorgio in Braida, Verona, it’s now housed at the Accademia di Brera in Milan.
  • Other Notable Works:
    • Crucifixion (Santa Maria in Vanzo, Padua) – dated 1505
    • Frescoes in Santa Chiara, Verona (dated 1509), depicting the Eternal with angels and evangelists.
    • Madonna and Child between Saints John the Baptist, Lawrence, Andrew, and Peter (Villa di Villa near Este) - dated 1523
  • Style Characteristics: Michele da Verona’s work demonstrates a blend of Renaissance techniques with a distinct personal style. His paintings often feature religious themes, characterized by expressive figures and detailed compositions.

Later Life & Legacy

  • Later Commissions: He continued to receive commissions for frescoes in churches such as Vittoria Nuova and Sant'Anastasia.
  • Death: Michele da Verona likely died in Verona between May and June 1536.
  • Historical Significance: While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Michele da Verona represents an important figure within the Veronese Renaissance artistic landscape. His work provides valuable insight into the regional variations and stylistic developments of the period.

Further Research & Resources

  • Limited Documentation: Information about Michele da Verona’s life and career remains relatively scarce, relying primarily on signed works and historical records.
  • Resources: Further research can be conducted through art history databases, museum collections (particularly in Verona and Milan), and scholarly articles on Renaissance Italian painting.
Michele da Verona

Michele da Verona

1470 - , Italy

Quick Facts

  • Birth Date: 1470
  • Birth Place: Verona, Italy
  • Death Date: 1536/1544
  • Influenced By: Jacopo Bellini
  • Movement: Renaissance
  • Name: Michele da Verona
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Notable Works:
    • Crucifixion (San Giorgio in Braida)
    • Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist
    • Frescoes (Santa Chiara, Verona)
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