Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio was a Italian painter from the Renaissance period, active mainly in Milan. He was a student of Leonardo da Vinci and his style reflects Leonardo's influence, characterized by delicate detail, realistic expressions, and innovative techniques. Boltraffio specialized in portrait painting, capturing his subjects with subtlety and depth. His work contributes to the high-quality artistic achievements of the Renaissance, blending scientific observation with artistic skill to create lifelike representations. Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Boltraffio remains an important figure in art history, exemplifying the Milanese Renaissance style.