A Sienese Master Forged in Color Sano di Pietro, born Ansano di Pietro di Mencio around 1406 and passing away in Siena in 1481, remains a captivating figure within the rich tapestry of early Renaissance art. He wasn’t a flamboyant innovator or a revolutionary; rather, he was a master craftsman who honed his skills within the established traditions of the Sienese school, ultimately becoming renowned for his breathtaking use of color and elegant drapery – qualities that imbued his works with an almost dreamlike quality. Sano’s early life remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. He entered th…