Bellini (Giovanni Bellini)

Giovanni Bellini was a renowned Italian Renaissance painter from Venice, active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Known for his mastery of creating realistic, serene, and emotionally expressive religious and secular scenes, he helped innovate the use of oil painting in Italy. Bellini's work is characterized by rich, luminous colors, detailed landscapes, and a calm, contemplative atmosphere. His influence extended to many future artists, and he played a vital role in transitioning Venetian art from the Gothic style to the Renaissance style. His paintings continue to be celebrated for their clarity, depth, and subtlety of expression.