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The descent of Christ into limbo by Giovanni Bellini

The descent of Christ into limbo

Giovanni Bellini · 1450

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Artist
Giovanni Bellini
Date
1450
Location
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
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THE ARTIST

Giovanni Bellini

1430–1516 · Republic of Venice

Giovanni Bellini brought the Venetian Renaissance to life with his innovative use of oil paint, shaping the careers of future masters like Titian.

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