Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora (1445–1497) was an Italian painter and illuminator.
Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora | |
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 Portrait from Vasari's "Vite" | |
| Born | 1445 |
| Died | 1497 (aged 51–52) Florence |
| Other names | Gherardo di Giovanni, Master of the Triumph of Chastity |
| Occupation(s) | Painter and illuminator |
He was born in Florence as the son of the sculptor Giovanni di Miniato del Fora.[1] He inherited his father's nickname of "Del Fora" in the history books.[1] He is also known as "Master of the Triumph of Chastity".[1] Besides paintings such as Christ and the Virgin Mary Interceding for Humanity, he is known for miniatures, mosaics, and jewelry.[1] He had many commissions for members of the Medici family in Florence and also worked for King Matthias Corvinus in Hungary.[1] His landscapes show the influence of Early Netherlandish painters.[1]
He died in Florence.
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The Combat of Love and Chastity -
Portrait of Piero de Medici -
Illustrations from John Chrysostom's Homilies -
David in prayer, from the Bible of Matthias Corvinus
References
editExternal links
edit- 2 artworks by or after Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora at the Art UK site
- Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora on Artnet
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