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Artist Biography

Early Life and Training

Born: April 1457, Prato, Italy
Died: April 1504
Parents: Fra Filippo Lippi (painter) and Lucrezia Buti
Filippino was the illegitimate son of a renowned painter.
Early training under his father laid the foundation for his artistic career.

Artistic Career and Development

Early Period (1475-1480): Initial works, such as Madonnas, showed a less refined style. These were initially attributed to an anonymous artist known as "amico di Sandro."
Evolution (1480-1485): Development of a more personal and effective approach in works like the *Journeys of Tobias*.
Maturity (1485-1504): Mastery of the High Renaissance style, exemplified by *The Apparition of Christ to the Virgin*.

Major Works and Collaborations

Collaboration with Perugino, Ghirlandaio, and Botticelli on frescoes at Lorenzo de' Medici’s villa.
Completion of Masaccio's unfinished decoration in the Brancacci Chapel alongside Masolino.
Notable works include: *The Coronation of the Virgin*, *Tobias and the Angel*, *St Jerome*, and *Scene from the Life of St Thomas Aquinas*.

Influences and Artistic Style

Early Influences: Sandro Botticelli, Fra Filippo Lippi.
Style Characteristics: Animated form and line, warm colorism, detailed landscapes, expressive figures, and a blend of perspective geometry with intimate interiors.
Roman Antiquities: Studies after Roman antiquities during his time in Rome influenced his work, incorporating an antique vocabulary into his art.

Historical Significance and Legacy

A leading Florentine exponent of the tradition of great fresco cycles.
His influence on the High Renaissance is undeniable.
Works are found in museums worldwide, including the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Known for bridging the gap between earlier Renaissance styles and the emerging High Renaissance aesthetic.

Filippino Lippi

1457 - 1504 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: High Renaissance
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Raffaellino del Garbo']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Fra Filippo Lippi
- Sandro Botticelli
Date Of Birth: April 1457
Date Of Death: April 1504
Full Name: Filippino Lippi
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- The Coronation of the Virgin
- Tobias and the Angel
- Scene from the Life of St Thomas Aquinas
- St Jerome
Place Of Birth: Prato, Italy

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