Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora
| Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora | |
|---|---|
 Portrait from Vasari's "Vite" | |
| Born |
1445 Florence |
| Died |
1497 (aged 52) Florence |
| Other names | Gherardo di Giovanni, Master of the Triumph of Chasitity |
| Occupation | Italian painter |
Portrait of Piero de Medici
Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora (1445–1497), was an Italian painter.
Biography
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, 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.
References
- 2 Paintings by Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora at the Art UK site
- Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato del Fora on Artnet
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