Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora (1445–1497) was an Italian painter and illuminator.
Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora | |
|---|---|
 Portrait from Vasari's "Vite" | |
| Born | 1445 |
| Died | 1497 (aged 51–52) Florence |
| Other names | Gherardo di Giovanni, Master of the Triumph of Chastity |
| Occupation(s) | Painter and illuminator |
He was born in Florence as the son of the sculptor Giovanni di Miniato del Fora.[1] He inherited his father's nickname of "Del Fora" in the history books.[1] He is also known as "Master of the Triumph of Chastity".[1] Besides paintings such as Christ and the Virgin Mary Interceding for Humanity, he is known for miniatures, mosaics, and jewelry.[1] He had many commissions for members of the Medici family in Florence and also worked for King Matthias Corvinus in Hungary.[1] His landscapes show the influence of Early Netherlandish painters.[1]
He died in Florence.
The Combat of Love and Chastity
Portrait of Piero de Medici
Illustrations from John Chrysostom's Homilies
David in prayer, from the Bible of Matthias Corvinus
References
External links
- 2 artworks by or after Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora at the Art UK site
- Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora on Artnet
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