Italian painting emerged as early as the Roman Empire and can be identified at Italian sites such as Pompeii with the remains of colorful wall paintings.
Buoninsegna contributed to many religious commissions for religious buildings across Italy and is considered to be the most famous painter of the Middle Ages.
Bellini’s talents were found in the field of Venetian painting, for which he was admired and credited with being a revolutionary agent in influencing the genre to accept more “sensuous and colorist” styles.
Mantegna was not afraid to experiment with art, which was reflected in his work. Mantegna was also the proud owner of a leading print workshop that operated in 13th-century Venice.
Botticelli specialized in many religious and mythology-based Renaissance paintings, which demonstrated his skill in the Early Renaissance Gothic style.
The brilliant multidisciplinary artist and among the top three most famous Italian painters of all time, Leonardo da Vinci represented the height of the Renaissance through his art.
Michelangelo was one of the most famous Italian Renaissance artists whose legendary contributions to the Sistine Chapel went on to influence many great painters.
Giorgione’s paintings did reflect some of the styles pioneered by the Venetian school, including a linear disegno style and the relationship between the use of color and mood.
Raphael’s contributions to the 15th-century art world only grew in influence and recognition with some of his most famous works being celebrated for clean compositions and a display of human grandeur.
Titian is considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 15th and 16th centuries whose works exhibited his mastery over the integration of luminous colors.
Caravaggio was an eccentric painter who is still regarded as one of the most famous Italian painters, primarily for his contribution to the genre of Baroque painting.
Gentileschi was inspired by masters like Caravaggio who had a talent for Baroque painting, which Gentileschi uniquely applied in her own way to elevate the depiction of female figures.
Pozzo was incredibly skilled at painting massive frescoes with many of his works showcasing his hand at architecture as well as creating an illusion of a three-dimensional space.