Domenico Beccafumi
1486–1551 · Italian · 30 artworks
MannerismHigh Renaissanceelongated figuresunnatural color palettesdynamic compositionsexpressive lightingatmospheric perspective
artist bio
Domenico Beccafumi was an Italian Mannerist painter, known for his innovative use of color, elongated figures, and dramatic compositions. He played a significant role in the development of Sienese painting during the 16th century, bridging the High Renaissance and Mannerist styles.
what you'll learn
Studying Beccafumi's work allows students to explore the transition from High Renaissance to Mannerism, focusing on the use of color, light, and distorted forms to create emotional impact. Students can also learn about narrative composition and the use of symbolism.
related: Parmigianino, Giulio Romano
30 artworks
Christ in Limbo
1535
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Descent of Christ to Limbo
1535
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The Annunciation
1546
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The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine
1521
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The Sacrifice of King Codron of Athens
1535
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Self Portrait
1530
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San Marco
1539
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Saint Markus
1538
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Trinity triptych
1513
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Saint Catherine of Siena receiving the stigmata between Saints Benedict and Jerome (detail)
1517
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Madonna and Child with Infant John the Baptist
1542
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Birth of the Virgin (detail)
1540
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The Fall of the Rebel Angels
1530
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Der Tribun Publius Muzius Schickt Seine Verbündeten Auf Den Scheiterhaufen
1535
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San Luca
1539
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Postumius Tiburzius Tötet Seinen Sohn
1535
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Gaius Servilius Ahala presents the body of Spurius Maelius to Cincinnatus
1535
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Coronation of Mary (detail)
1540
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Descent of Christ to Limbo (detail, Eva)
1535
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Das Opfer Des Seleukus Von Lokris (Detail)
1535
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Moses Empfängt Die Gesetzestafeln
1537
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The Fall of the Rebel Angels (detail)
1530
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Trinity Tryptych (detail)
1513
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The Reconciliation of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Quintus Fulvius Flaccus
1535
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The Betrothal of the Virgin
1518
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Marcia
1513
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Tanaquil, Wife of Lucomo
1519
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Trinity Tryptych
1513
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The Miraculous Communion of Saint Catherine of Siena
1513
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Das Opfer Des Seleukus Von Lokris
1535
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