Pietro Perugino (1448–1523)

Pietro Perugino, a master of the Umbrian school, taught Raphael and painted frescoes for the Sistine Chapel.

ABOUT

Pietro Perugino (US: PERR-ə-JEE-noh, -⁠oo-; Italian: [ˈpjɛːtro peruˈdʒiːno]; born Pietro Vannucci or Pietro Vanucci; c. 1446/1452 – 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Umbrian school who developed some of the qualities that found classic expression in the High Renaissance. Raphael became his most famous pupil. == Early years == Pietro Vannucci was born in Città della Pieve, Umbria, the son of Cristoforo Maria Vannucci. His nickname characterizes him as from Perug…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Ascension of Christ 1450 · Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon Saint Herculanus and Saint James the Great 1450 · Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon The Nativity 1460 · Art Institute of Chicago Adoration of the Magi 1470 · National Gallery of Umbria The Visitation 1470 · Galleria dell'Accademia Miracle of the Snow 1472 · National Trust

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Andrea del VerrocchioEarly Renaissance Piero della FrancescaEarly Renaissance Bartolomeo CaporaliUmbrian school Fiorenzo di LorenzoUmbrian school

Influenced

RaphaelHigh Renaissance PinturicchioEarly Renaissance Giovanni SantiUmbrian school Francesco FranciaEarly Renaissance