Cristoforo Cortese

Place: Venice

Death: 1445

Biography:

Life and Career

, a 15th-century Venetian miniaturist, illuminator, and head of the Veneto school of illumination, left an indelible mark on the art world. Born in Italy around 1399, Cortese is widely regarded as the most notable and prolific Venetian illuminator of the first half of the fifteenth century.

Artistic Contributions

Throughout his career, Cristoforo Cortese produced a number of religious, secular, and classical texts. His documented work, Saint Mark the Evangelist and Saint Sinibaldus Venerated by Members of a Lay Confraternity, is a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of Venetian art. This parchment artwork, measuring 29 x 21 cm, showcases Cortese's mastery of illumination.

Notable Works and Collaborations

* Saint Mark the Evangelist and Saint Sinibaldus Venerated by Members of a Lay Confraternity (Parchment, 29 x 21 cm) * Collaboration with the German confraternity in Venice * Contribution to the development of the late Gothic style in Venice

Museums and Collections

* Museo di Santa Croce, Florence, Italy (features works from the 14th to the 16th century) * Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisboa, Portugal (houses a collection of Zanobi Strozzi's works)

Art Movement and Style

* Late Gothic: Cortese's work embodies the characteristics of this art style, which continued until the 16th century. * Italian Renaissance: As a prominent figure in Venetian illumination, Cortese's work marks the transition between Medieval and early modern Europe.

Legacy

's influence on Venetian art is undeniable. His contributions to the development of the late Gothic style and his prolific output have made him a revered figure in the art world. Explore more of Cortese's works and the Museo di Santa Croce on [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3AT5F](https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3AT5F) and discover the masterpieces of [https://Wikioo.org/@/Cristoforo-Cortese](https://Wikioo.org/@/Cristoforo-Cortese).

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References

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