Fra Bartolomeo
1472–1517 · Italian · 14 artworks
High RenaissancePyramidal compositionHarmonious color palettesBalanced formsSubtle chiaroscuroSerene figures
artist bio
Fra Bartolomeo was an Italian Renaissance painter of religious subjects. He was deeply influenced by Savonarola and is known for his harmonious compositions and use of color, contributing to the development of High Renaissance painting in Florence.
what you'll learn
Studying Fra Bartolomeo's work allows students to understand the principles of High Renaissance composition, including pyramidal arrangements and balanced forms. Students can also learn about the use of color and light to create a sense of harmony and serenity in religious paintings.
related: Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Andrea del Sarto
14 artworks
Prophet Isaiah
1516
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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt with St. John the Baptist
1509
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Virgin and Child with Saints
1512
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Prophet Job
1516
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Madonna and Child with Saint Anne and the patron saints of Florence
1510
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The Scene of Christ in the Temple
1516
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The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena
1511
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Portrait of Girolamo Savonarola
1498
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The Nativity
1507
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PietÃ
1516
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Christ with the Four Evangelists
1516
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Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist
1504
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Holy Family
1490
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Adoration of the Child
1499
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