Giovanni Bellini (about 1430 – 1516)

Giovanni Bellini Portrait of Giovanni Andrea Probi Venice, 1474 Oil and tempera on wood 38 x 23 cm Giovanni Andrea was the son of Angelo Probi (d. 1474), the Venetian ambassador for the King of Naples. This portrait formed the lid of an inheritance chest. In archived documents from the Probi property in Atri, Abruzzo … Read more

Giovanni Bellini (about 1430 – 1516)

Giovanni Bellini Saint Jerome in the Wilderness Venice, about 1455-60 Tempera on wood 44.2 x 30 cm This painting is one of the earliest known paintings by Giovanni Bellini and one of the first Venetian landscapes. The simple combination of beautifully crafted elements reflects Bellini’s youth at the start of his 60-year career. The sunny … Read more