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Gentile Bellini Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Gentile Bellini our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Gentile Bellini · 1429 – 1507

Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo

1500 · original 323 x 430 cm

Gentile Bellini's "Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo" is a monumental oil painting depicting a miraculous recovery of the relic of the Holy Cross during a procession honoring St. Mark, showcasing Early Netherlandish influences and Venetian artistic traditions.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Procession in Piazza San Marco (detail)

1496 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice

Discover Gentile Bellini’s ‘Procession in Piazza San Marco’! A stunning Renaissance oil painting capturing Venetian life & civic pride. Explore its detail, style & historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Procession in Piazza San Marco (detail)

1496 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice

Gentile Bellini’s ‘Procession in Piazza San Marco,’ completed circa 1496, depicts a pivotal moment in Venetian history – the procession of the Holy Cross relic. Housed in Venice's Gallerie dell'Accademia, this tempera-on-canvas painting exemplifies Bellini’s mastery of perspective and detail, portraying St Mark’s Square and its basilica with remarkable accuracy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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A Man with a Pair of Dividers

1500 · National Gallery, London · original 69 x 59 cm

Discover the intellectual depth of Gentile Bellini's Renaissance portrait, A Man with a Pair of Dividers, showcasing masterful detail from 1500.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$26859 × 69 cm Commission at original size

Sultan Mehmet II

1480 · National Gallery, London · original 70 x 52 cm

Gentile Bellini’s Portrait of Sultan Mehmed II (1480) is a Renaissance masterpiece depicting Mehmet I, showcasing Venetian-Ottoman relations through opulent detail and artistic innovation. Explore its historical significance and artistic legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25552 × 70 cm Commission at original size

Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo (detail)

1500 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice

Witness the Miracle of the Cross at San Lorenzo! Gentile Bellini's stunning 1500 Venetian masterpiece depicts a miraculous recovery, showcasing Renaissance realism & vibrant detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Procession in Piazza San Marco (detail)

1496 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice

Experience the grandeur of Gentile Bellini's Procession in Piazza San Marco, a vibrant Renaissance depiction of Venetian faith and power; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo

1500 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 323 x 430 cm

Discover Gentile Bellini’s ‘Miracle of the Cross’! A stunning 1500 Venetian masterpiece showcasing Renaissance realism & vibrant detail. Explore this iconic artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Recognition of the Ambassador Domenico Trevisano at Alicatre

1479 · The Louvre, Paris

Witness the grandeur of "Recognition of the Ambassador Domenico Trevisano at Alicatre" by Gentile Bellini! This iconic 1479 painting captures a vibrant Venetian scene, showcasing Ottoman attire and architectural details. Explore art history's masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Cardinal Bessarion with the Bessarion Reliquary

1472 · National Gallery, London · original 102 x 37 cm

Discover Gentile Bellini’s ‘Cardinal Bessarion’ – a stunning Renaissance painting of 1472! Explore this masterpiece depicting religious devotion & the Bessarion Reliquary. #RenaissanceArt #Bellini #NationalGallery

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$30937 × 102 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Catharina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus

1500 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 63 x 49 cm

Admire Gentile Bellini's masterpiece – Portrait of Catharina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus (1500) housed in Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts! Explore Venetian Renaissance art and discover the story behind this iconic royal portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$23949 × 63 cm Commission at original size

The Healing of Pietro dei Ludovici

1501 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 369 x 259 cm

Experience 'The Healing of Pietro dei Ludovici' by Gentile Bellini! This stunning 1501 Venetian masterpiece depicts a miraculous healing scene, showcasing Bellini’s masterful use of color and detail. Explore the rich history & artistry!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo (detail)

1500 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice

Discover Gentile Bellini’s ‘Miracle of the Cross’ in Venice! A stunning 1500 oil painting showcasing Venetian life & Renaissance artistry. Explore its rich details and historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Annunciation

1465 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 133 x 124 cm

Experience Gentile Bellini's masterful 15th-century Annunciation, showcasing Venetian Renaissance depth and symbolism; discover this luminous masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$630124 × 133 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus

1500 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 63 x 49 cm

Admire Gentile Bellini's 'Portrait of Caterina Cornaro,' Queen of Cyprus. This iconic Renaissance masterpiece captures the regal dignity of a Venetian noblewoman, showcasing exquisite detail and historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$23949 × 63 cm Commission at original size

Madonna and Child with Donors

1460 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 74 x 46 cm

A stunning 1460 painting by Gentile Bellini depicting the Virgin Mary with Child and prominent donors. Explore Venetian Renaissance art & culture.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$24846 × 74 cm Commission at original size

Procession in Piazza San Marco

1496 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 367 x 745 cm

Gentile Bellini's "Procession in Piazza San Marco" is a monumental tempera painting from 1496 depicting the miracle of St Mark's Square. Commissioned for the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, it captures Venetian piety and artistic brilliance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Blessed Lorenzo Giustiniani

1465 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 221 x 155 cm

Discover Gentile Bellini’s ‘The Blessed Lorenzo Giustiniani,’ a stunning 1465 Renaissance fresco secco depicting St. Dominic. Explore its dramatic lighting, detailed figures & religious symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$1242155 × 221 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Doge Giovanni Mocenigo

1478 · Museo Correr, Venice · original 63 x 46 cm

Gentile Bellini’s Portrait of Doge Giovanni Mocenigo captures Venetian nobility in a stunning 1480 tempera painting. Admire this Renaissance masterpiece and discover the rich symbolism within, perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$23346 × 63 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of a Doge

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 53 x 42 cm

Contemplate this detailed Portrait of a Doge by Gentile Bellini, capturing Renaissance Venetian elegance; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Same size as the original$21342 × 53 cm Commission at original size

A Turkish Woman

1480 · British Museum, London

Experience the realism of Gentile Bellini's 15th-century pencil drawing, A Turkish Woman, capturing opulent detail and dignified gaze; discover this Renaissance masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Self-Portrait(?)

Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin · original 19 x 23 cm

Discover Gentile Bellini’s ‘Self-Portrait’. A captivating 15th-century pencil drawing showcasing remarkable detail & Venetian artistry. Explore Renaissance portraiture's beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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A Turkish Janissary

British Museum, London

Admire 'A Turkish Janissary' by Gentile Bellini – a captivating Venetian Renaissance portrait. Explore this detailed drawing of a Janissary, reflecting Bellini’s mastery & Orientalist influences.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Pietà

1472

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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Ritratto Di Agostino Barbarigo

Admire "Ritratto Di Agostino Barbarigo" by Gentile Bellini – a stunning Venetian Renaissance portrait. Explore Bellini’s masterful technique & captivating subject matter. Hand-painted reproductions available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 48 artworks by Gentile Bellini
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The artist

Gentile Bellini

1429 – 1507

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Best occasionsstatement, accent
Vibecalm, elegant
Museums on APSThe Louvre, Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, British Museum, Museo Correr
Typical colorsearthy
Born1429, Venice, Italy
Lifespan78 years
Topics exploredrenaissance, bellini, venice, venetian art, portraiture

Biography

A Venetian Renaissance Master

Gentile Bellini, born in Venice in 1429, emerged from a family deeply entrenched in the artistic heart of the city. His father, Jacopo Bellini, was a pioneering figure who embraced the relatively new medium of oil paint, and his younger brother, Giovanni, would later achieve renown as one of Venice’s most celebrated masters. Gentile's initial training unfolded within his father’s workshop, where he mastered the techniques that would define his career. One of Venice’s oldest surviving oil paintings, The Blessed Lorenzo Giustinian (1445), stands as a testament to this early skill and is now housed in the Accademia Museum. From these beginnings, Gentile quickly distinguished himself, earning recognition for his remarkable talent in portraiture and securing his position as the official painter of the Doges – the rulers of Venice. This prestigious role would profoundly shape his artistic trajectory, placing him at the center of Venetian power and society.

Influences and Artistic Development

Gentile Bellini’s style was a fascinating synthesis of diverse influences. The rich traditions of the Byzantine Empire cast a long shadow over Venetian art, imbuing it with a distinctive aesthetic that resonated in Gentile's work through stylized figures and opulent color palettes. However, his artistic horizons expanded dramatically following an extraordinary journey to Constantinople in 1479. Invited by Sultan Mehmed II himself, Bellini spent time at the Ottoman court, an experience that proved pivotal in shaping his later creations. This encounter with a different culture, architecture, and way of life infused his paintings with a unique perspective. His portrait of Mehmed II, now residing in the National Gallery, London, is a striking example of this influence – a compelling depiction of power and personality informed by firsthand observation. Gentile’s compositions often feature grand scale scenes populated with numerous figures, reflecting the demands of commissions from Venice's powerful Scuole Grandi, major confraternities that played a vital role in civic life.

Masterpieces and Artistic Legacy

Among Gentile Bellini’s most celebrated works are two monumental paintings: The Procession of the True Cross in Piazza San Marco (1496) and The Miracle of the True Cross at the S. Lorenzo Bridge (c. 1500). The former is a breathtaking panorama of Venetian life, capturing the energy and spectacle of a religious procession with meticulous detail. It showcases his ability to portray large crowds and intricate architectural settings with remarkable precision. The Miracle of the True Cross at the S. Lorenzo Bridge is particularly noteworthy for its inclusion of self-portraits – both Gentile’s own likeness and that of his brother, Giovanni Bellini. This subtle artistic collaboration offers a fascinating glimpse into their relationship and creative dialogue. Beyond individual paintings, Gentile Bellini holds an important place in art history as one of the founders of Orientalist art—a movement characterized by depictions of Eastern cultures and settings.

Historical Significance

Gentile Bellini’s legacy rests on several key achievements. His pioneering use of oil paint solidified its position as the dominant medium in Venetian painting, allowing for greater detail, luminosity, and realism. Furthermore, his exposure to Ottoman culture and subsequent incorporation of Eastern motifs into his work established him as a significant figure in the development of Orientalist art—a trend that would captivate European artists for centuries. While often overshadowed by the fame of his brother Giovanni, Gentile Bellini’s contributions are now widely recognized as essential to understanding the evolution of Western painting. He skillfully blended Venetian artistic traditions with influences from both the Byzantine Empire and Ottoman culture, creating a unique and compelling style that resonated throughout Europe. His work stands as a testament not only to his exceptional skill and talent but also to the power of cultural exchange in shaping artistic innovation.

Questions & Answers

Where are Gentile Bellini's artworks grouped by palette?

The By Palettes page groups Gentile Bellini's artworks by their color palettes.

In which historical period did Gentile Bellini work?

Gentile Bellini worked in the Renaissance period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

In which movements did Gentile Bellini work?

The movements Gentile Bellini worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated June 18, 2026

Collector's quiz

Gentile Bellini was part of a prominent family of painters. Who was his father?
In what year did Gentile Bellini travel to Constantinople at the request of Sultan Mehmed II?
What artistic style significantly influenced Gentile Bellini's work, alongside Venetian traditions?
Which of the following is a notable work by Gentile Bellini, known for its depiction of a religious procession?
Gentile Bellini is considered one of the founders of what artistic tradition, characterized by depictions of Eastern cultures?

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