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Luca Signorelli Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Luca Signorelli 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 Luca Signorelli · 1450 – 1523

Portrait of an Elderly Man

1492 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 50 x 32 cm

Discover Luca Signorelli’s 1492 ‘Portrait of an Elderly Man,’ a stunning Renaissance masterpiece. Explore its symbolism & detailed realism – perfect for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Madonna and Child

1505 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 51 x 48 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Luca Signorelli's 'Madonna and Child.' This Renaissance masterpiece, inspired by ancient Rome, showcases Mary & Christ with intricate details & a golden backdrop.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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St Augustine Altarpiece (left wing)

1498 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 146 x 76 cm

Luca Signorelli's 'St Augustine Altarpiece (left wing)' (1498) showcases three women honoring St. Augustine with serene devotion, a masterpiece of Renaissance art and detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Madonna and Child

1490 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 170 x 117 cm

Experience Signorelli's Renaissance idealism with this Madonna and Child, showcasing masterful draftsmanship and divine grace; discover this timeless masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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The Trinity, the Virgin and Two Saints

1510 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 272 x 180 cm

Luca Signorelli's 'The Trinity, the Virgin & Saints' (1510) is a stunning High Renaissance masterpiece depicting religious figures with intricate detail and masterful composition. Explore faith and artistry in this iconic work.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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St Augustine Altarpiece (right wing)

1498 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 146 x 76 cm

Luca Signorelli’s ‘St Augustine Altarpiece (right wing)’ – a stunning Early Renaissance panel painting. Explore its serene beauty, detailed technique & religious symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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The Birth of St John the Baptist

1485 · The Louvre, Paris · original 31 x 70 cm

Luca Signorelli's 'The Birth of St John the Baptist' (1485) is a stunning fresco depicting the miraculous birth of the Baptist, showcasing masterful draftsmanship and vibrant Renaissance colors. A captivating piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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The Apostles Peter and John the Evangelist

1477 · Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Marches · original 238 x 200 cm

Luca Signorelli (c. 1450-1523) was a pivotal Italian Renaissance painter known for dramatic frescoes, masterful draftsmanship, and innovative use of foreshortening. Explore his masterpieces like ‘The Last Judgment’ at Orvieto Cathedral & discover his…

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Mary Magdalene

1504 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Orvieto

Explore Luca Signorelli’s 1504 ‘Mary Magdalene,’ a stunning Early Renaissance oil painting featuring serene beauty & rich symbolism. Discover its layered technique & devotional style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ (with predella)

1502 · Museo Diocesano, Cortona · original 270 x 240 cm

Experience the profound grief of Luca Signorelli's High Renaissance masterpiece Lamentation over the Dead Christ, a symphony of divine sorrow and masterful chiaroscuro that invites you to bring history home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Communion of the Apostles

1512 · Museo Diocesano, Cortona · original 232 x 220 cm

Luca Signorelli Luca Signorelli (c. 1450 – 16 October 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter from Cortona, Tuscany, who excelled as a draftsman and utilized foreshortening techniques prominently in his art. Communion of the Apostles This captivating fresco portrays Jesus Christ surrounded by twelve apostles during the Eucharist. Signorelli's exceptional draftsmanship and skillful use of fores

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Popularity: No. 11 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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View of the Sacristy of St John

1477 · Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Marches

Explore Luca Signorelli’s ‘View of the Sacristy,’ a stunning 1477 fresco masterpiece! Admire Renaissance detail & biblical scenes in this unique ecclesiastical artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Madonna and Child with Saints

Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome

Luca Signorelli's 'Madonna and Child with Saints' is a stunning Renaissance masterpiece featuring Mary, Jesus, and prominent saints within a richly detailed composition. Explore its symbolism and artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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The Holy Family

1492 · National Gallery, London · original 80.6 x 64.8cm

This serene Renaissance painting by Luca Signorelli captures a tender moment. Explore this masterpiece of Italian art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ (detail)

1502 · Museo Diocesano, Cortona

Experience the profound grief and masterful foreshortening of Luca Signorelli's 1502 Renaissance masterpiece Lamentation over the Dead Christ, a poignant study in sorrow inviting you to bring this sacred moment home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Man on a Ladder

1504 · National Gallery, London · original 88.3 x 52.0cm

This High Renaissance painting by Luca Signorelli shows a man climbing a ladder. Explore this stunning masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Head of a Poet Wearing a Cap

Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 237 x 155 cm

Admire Luca Signorelli's 'Head of a Poet Wearing a Cap,' a stunning pencil sketch embodying Renaissance realism and masterful draftsmanship. Explore this iconic piece at WikiArt.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Bernard of Clairvaux

1492 · Palazzo Corsini, Florence · original 112.0 x 112.0cm

This serene Renaissance tondo by Luca Signorelli depicts the Madonna and Child with two saints. Discover this masterpiece of divine devotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Moses's Testament and Death

1481 · Sistine Chapel, Vatican City · original 350 x 572 cm

Own a stunning replica of Luca Signorelli’s ‘Moses’ Testament & Death (1481) from the Sistine Chapel! Experience Renaissance artistry, dramatic detail & biblical power. Hand-painted reproductions available.

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Lamentation over the Dead Christ

1502 · Museo Diocesano, Cortona · original 270 x 240 cm

Luca Signorelli’s Lamentation over the Dead Christ—a breathtaking Renaissance masterpiece—captures profound grief and divine compassion through masterful foreshortening and emotive figures. Painted in 1502, this Orvieto Cathedral chapel artwork showcases Signorrelli's unparalleled skill and invites you to explore its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Virgin and Child with Sts Michael, Vincent of Saragozza, Margaret of Cortona and Mark

1512

This High Renaissance fresco by Luca Signorelli depicts the Virgin and Child with several saints. Discover this masterpiece today.

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View of the Vaulting of the Sacristy of St John

1477 · Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Marches

Admire Luca Signorelli's stunning 'View of the Vaulting of the Sacristy of St John,' a masterpiece of Early Renaissance art depicting saints and angels within Loreto Basilica.

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Virgin and Child with Sts Jerome and Bernard of Clairvaux

1492 · Galleria Corsini, Florence · original 1112 x 1112 cm

Explore Luca Signorelli’s ‘Virgin & Child’ (1492). A dramatic Renaissance fresco featuring Judith & Holofernes, showcasing masterful draftsmanship & earthy tones. Discover this Italian masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Pair of Apostles in Dispute

1477 · Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Marches · original 238 x 200 cm

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Popularity: No. 24 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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Christ and the Doubting Thomas

1477 · Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Marches · original 238 x 200 cm

Luca Signorelli’s ‘Christ and the Doubting Thomas,’ painted in 1482, is a captivating depiction of Jesus' encounter with Thomas after his crucifixion. Located in Orvieto Cathedral, this fresco exemplifies Signorelli’s exceptional skill as a draftsman and innovative use of perspective, capturing a pivotal moment in Christian iconography.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 215 artworks by Luca Signorelli
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The artist

Luca Signorelli

1450 – 1523

Quick facts

Museums on APSThe Louvre, Yale University Art Gallery, Detroit Institute of Arts, Walters Art Museum, Pinacoteca di Brera
Movementsearly renaissance, high renaissance, renaissance
Born1450, Cortona, Italy
Lifespan73 years
Top-ranked workPortrait of an Elderly Man
Mediumsoil on panel, fresco
NationalityItaly
Art periodRenaissance

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Cortona, Tuscany, provides the setting for the beginning of Luca Signorelli. Born Luca d'Egidio di Ventura, his arrival occurs in a window of uncertainty, likely between 1441 and 1445. The landscape of his youth is defined by the humanist currents of the Italian Renaissance, though his specific formative years remain partially obscured by the passage of time.

Perugia offers the first real glimpse of his artistic inclinations. It is here that his early impressions of art take shape, absorbing the visual language of the era. This period of discovery sets the stage for a formal education that would define his technical capabilities. According to historical accounts, his path into professional practice was secured through family connections. His maternal uncle, Lazzaro Vasari, facilitates an apprenticeship under Piero della Francesca. This connection places him directly under the influence of one of the most significant figures of the period, a mentorship that anchors his development in the rigorous principles of perspective and form.

Artistic Career and Travels

The early years of his career see him moving through the artistic hubs of central Italy. In 1472, he is working in Arezzo, followed by a period in Città di Castello in 1474. These early commissions establish his presence across the Tuscan and Umbrian landscapes. By the late 1470s, his scope expands significantly. Between 1478 and 1484, he operates within Florence, Siena, and Rome. During this Roman period, he contributes to the decoration of the Sistine Chapel, though the specific section he painted is now lost to history.

As he enters his early 40s, the constant movement across city-states slows. He returns to his birthplace of Cortona, settling there for the remainder of his life. While he remains based in Cortona, he continues to travel to fulfill various commissions, maintaining his professional reach even as his primary residence remains fixed in his home town.

1472: Painting in Arezzo
1474: Painting in Città di Castello
1478–1484: Work in Florence, Siena, and Rome

Technique and Artistic Style

The human form occupies the center of Signorelli’s visual language. He moves beyond mere representation, focusing on a burgeoning fascination with the physical body and its capacity for movement. His figures possess a robust physicality, rendered with a realistic depiction that emphasizes anatomical accuracy. This focus on the corporeal is driven by a dynamic energy that animates his compositions, pushing against the static traditions of the past. He does not merely place figures in a space; he integrates them through a sophisticated command of linear perspective.

Draftsmanship defines his technical execution. He is noted for an exceptional ability as a draftsman, a skill that allows him to navigate complex spatial arrangements. This is most evident in his innovative use of foreshortening, a technique that pulls the viewer into the depth of the scene. By manipulating the way limbs and torsos recede into space, he creates a sense of three-dimensional volume that feels immediate and tangible. Light and shadow work in tandem with these structural concerns. Through a mastery of chiaroscuro, he carves out the musculature of his subjects, using high-contrast modeling to define the weight and tension of the human frame.

The Last Judgment (1499-1503)
The Polyptych of St. Medard (1507)

Notable Masterpieces and Works

The scale of Signorelli's ambition reaches its peak within the Orvieto Cathedral. Here, he executed massive frescoes for the Last Judgment between 1499 and 1503. These works depict the apocalypse with a dramatic intensity that defines his mature period. The sheer size of the Orvieto frescoes demands a command of narrative and space, marking a high point in his career as a painter of monumental religious scenes.

His reach extended into the private collections of the powerful, such as when he presented the painting "School of Pan" to Lorenzo de' Medici. This work highlights his ability to handle classical themes alongside his technical skill. Around 1502–1505, he turned his attention to the Crucifixion with Saint Mary Magdalene, a piece that captures a specific tension in his compositional approach. In 1507, he produced the Polyptych of St. Medard, a work held in the Museum San Medardo in Arcevia, Italy, which functions as a prime example of his detailed and naturalistic handling of the human form.

The Last Judgment (1499-1503)
The Polyptych of St. Medard (1507)
Crucifixion with Saint Mary Magdalene (about 1502–1505)

Legacy and Influence

Signorelli’s presence in the Italian Renaissance leaves a permanent mark on the trajectory of Western art. His technical precision, particularly his mastery of foreshortening, provides a blueprint for the anatomical accuracy and spatial depth that defined the era. Artists who followed his lead adopted his rigorous approach to draftsmanship, moving away from the flatter traditions of the medieval period toward a more robust, physical reality. This shift in perspective changed how the human form occupies space on a surface.

His influence radiates from the massive frescoes of the Orvieto Cathedral, where his depictions of the apocalypse demand attention through complex movement and structural clarity. These works, alongside his detailed studies of the human figure, established a standard for narrative intensity. His ability to render the human body in motion helped bridge the gap between the early Renaissance and the more complex compositions of the High Renaissance. Today, his presence is felt in the quiet halls of various museums and cathedrals across Italy, where his surviving works continue to anchor the history of the Tuscan and Umbrian regions.

The Last Judgment (1499-1503)
The Polyptych of St. Medard (1507)
The Crucifixion (1507)

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Luca Signorelli's artworks in chronological order?

A timeline of Luca Signorelli's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

Can I explore Luca Signorelli's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Luca Signorelli is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

Is there a complete list of Luca Signorelli's artworks?

Every work by Luca Signorelli on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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