Pietro Perugino

Pietro Perugino was an Italian painter from the Renaissance period, active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Known for his serene and harmonious style, he created detailed religious and classical scenes with balanced compositions and gentle use of color. Perugino was influential in popularizing a soft, naturalistic approach to figures and landscapes, helping to shape the development of Renaissance art. His work often features calm figures and idealized settings, emphasizing clarity and tranquility, and he played a key role as a predecessor to artists like Raphael.