Giovanni Bellini

Giovanni Bellini (about 1430 – 1516)

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A Portrait of a Boy Venice, about 1475 Oil on wood 38 x 23 cm This panel originally formed the lid of an inheritance chest. This was constructed to hold the marble bust of Angelo Probi who died in 1474. He was ambassador to Venice for the King of Naples.  The portrait therefore probably shows his … Read more

Giovanni Bellini (about 1430 – 1516)

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Saint Jerome in the Wilderness Venice, about 1460 Tempera on wood 44 x 22.9 cm Saint Jerome (died 419) was a scholar who translated the Bible into Latin.  He also retired to the wilderness and lived the secluded of a hermit.  According to legend, he removed a thorn from the paw of a lion who … Read more