Filippo Lippi

Renaissance painter, famous for Madonnas

Filippo Lippi - Renaissance painter, famous for Madonnas
Born

1406
619 years ago

Died

October 8th, 1469
556 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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A prominent painter of the Italian Renaissance, this artist played a significant role in the development of the Florentine School. He created numerous paintings, particularly of Madonnas characterized by their tender emotion and detailed landscapes. Apprenticed to a monk, he eventually became a priest but chose to pursue painting. His works included altarpieces, frescoes, and portraits, displaying a mastery of perspective and human emotion. His style influenced subsequent generations of artists.

Created the 'Madonna and Child'

Painted 'The Birth of the Virgin'

Executed frescoes in the Prato Cathedral

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