Domenico Ghirlandaio

Stílus: Early Renaissance; Italian Renaissance;

Hely: Florence

Született: 1449

Halál: 1494

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Early Life and Training

, known as Domenico Ghirlandaio, was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Florence, Italy (1449-1494). He was part of the so-called "third generation" of the Florentine Renaissance, along with Verrocchio, the Pollaiolo brothers, and Sandro Botticelli. Ghirlandaio's early life is marked by his apprenticeship to his father, a goldsmith, where he developed his skills in creating metallic garland-like headdresses worn by Florentine women. This led to his nickname "Il Ghirlandaio" (garland-maker). He later studied painting and mosaic under Alesso Baldovinetti.

Artistic Career

Ghirlandaio's artistic career is characterized by his exceptional talent in depicting contemporary life and portraits within religious narratives. This brought him great popularity and numerous large commissions. His workshop, which included his brothers Davide and Benedetto Ghirlandaio, was highly efficient and productive.

• Ghirlandaio's notable works include the fresco cycles in the Sassetti Chapel of Santa Trinita (1482-1485) and the Vocation of the Apostles in the Sistine Chapel (1483).
• His style is marked by his ability to posit depictions of contemporary life within religious narratives, bringing a sense of realism to his work.
• Ghirlandaio's future brother-in-law, Sebastiano Mainardi, assisted him with these commissions and in the early frescoes at San Gimignano.

Notable Works and Legacy

• View Domenico Ghirlandaio's Artworks on Wikioo.org
• St. Jerome in His Study (1480), a companion piece to Botticelli's Saint Augustine in His Study, showcases Ghirlandaio's skill in fresco painting.
• The Apotehosis of St. Zenobius (1482) in the Sala del Giglio, Palazzo Vecchio, is an example of his compositional skill and perspective.

Museums and Collections

• The Museum San Giovanni (Siena, Italy) features a collection of artworks, including those from the Italian Renaissance.
• The Sistine Chapel, where Ghirlandaio worked on the Vocation of the Apostles, is renowned for its frescoes and is a significant part of art history. Learn more about San Gimignano on Wikipedia.

Italian Renaissance, Early Renaissance Notable Artists: Verrocchio, Sandro Botticelli, Sebastiano Mainardi Explore Domenico Ghirlandaio's Workshop on Wikioo.org