About
Florentine painter of the Italian Renaissance period illustriously revered for his frequent collaborations with fellow artist Fra Bartolomeo, with whom he shared a studio for several years. His 1503 depiction of the Visitation, Annunciation, Nativity, and Circumcision of Christ on the altarpiece of the Sant'Elisabetta della Congrega dei Preti chapel is widely considered to be his most famed and recognized piece. Much of his work has been regarded as quintessentially demonstrative of High Renaissance art.
Before Fame
He met Fra Bartolomeo while studying at the workshop of his mentor, painter Cosimo Rosselli. Early in his career, he was placed on retainer by Florentine Regent, Alfonsina Orsino. The pieces that he created under her employ were highly complex and intricately detailed.
Trivia
His painting titled "Kress Tondo" was featured at the Columbia Museum of Art. His panels showcasing "Scenes from Genesis" have been displayed internationally, in locations like the Courtauld Institute of London, the Strossmayer Gallery in Zagreb, and Cambridge's Harvard Art Museums.
Family Life
He was the son of a goldbeater or crafter of gold leaf. He married his wife Antonia in 1506.
Associated With
His life was documented in author Giorgio Vasari's novel The Lives, which featured the biographies of several well-known painters. During his lifetime, he was an associate of the renowned painter Raphael.
