Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora
Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora | |
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Portrait from Vasari's "Vite" | |
Born |
1445 Florence |
Died |
1497 52) Florence | (aged
Other names | Gherardo di Giovanni, Master of the Triumph of Chasitity |
Occupation | Italian painter |
Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora (1445–1497), was an Italian painter.
Biography
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, 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.
References
- 2 Paintings by Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora at the Art UK site
- Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora on Artnet
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