Andrea Mantegna
Italian Painter and Engraver
Born
1431
594 years ago
Died
September 13th, 1506
519 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Active during the Italian Renaissance, an artist created works that showcased a mastery of perspective, dramatic compositions, and classical themes. Contributions included significant frescoes in the Ducal Palace in Mantua, such as the famous Camera degli Sposi. Innovations in the use of chiaroscuro and the representation of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface were prominent in his approach. The artist's engravings expanded the medium, influencing future printmakers and artists. His style fused elements of classical antiquity with emerging Renaissance sensibilities.
Created the Camera degli Sposi in Mantua
Developed techniques in atmospheric perspective
Produced influential engravings
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