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Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora

Summary

Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora (1445–1497) was an Italian painter and illuminator.

Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora
Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora
Portrait from Vasari's "Vite"
Born1445 (1445)
Florence, Florentine Republic
Died1497(1497-00-00) (aged 51–52)
Florence
Other namesGherardo 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
    The Combat of Love and Chastity
  • Portrait of Piero de Medici
    Portrait of Piero de Medici
  • Illustrations from John Chrysostom's Homilies
    Illustrations from John Chrysostom's Homilies
  • David in prayer, from the Bible of Matthias Corvinus
    David in prayer, from the Bible of Matthias Corvinus

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora in the RKD

External links edit

  • 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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