Gentile Bellini
1429–1507 · Venetian · 21 artworks
Early RenaissanceHigh RenaissanceDetailed portraitureUse of perspectiveDepiction of Venetian lifeInfluence of Byzantine artEmphasis on realism
artist bio
Gentile Bellini was a Venetian painter known for his portraits of Venetian dignitaries and his detailed depictions of Venice. He played a significant role in bridging the artistic styles of the Early and High Renaissance in Venice, and his visit to Constantinople influenced his approach to portraiture.
what you'll learn
Studying Bellini's work allows students to understand the transition from Early to High Renaissance styles, particularly in Venetian art. Students can also learn about the importance of patronage and the role of art in documenting historical events and figures.
related: Giovanni Bellini, Vittore Carpaccio, Antonello da Messina
21 artworks
Portrait of Young Man
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A Man with a Pair of Dividers
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Portrait of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror
1480
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Beato Lorenzo Giustiniani
1465
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Annunciation (detail)
1465
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Andrea Vendramin, Doge of Venice, His Secretary, and a Papal Nuncio
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Portrait of the Doge of Venice Nicolò Marcello
1474
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Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo
1500
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A Sitting Scrivener
1480
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Ritratto Di Agostino Barbarigo
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The Virgin and Child Enthroned
1485
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Portrait of a Doge, Probably Pasquale Malipiero
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Italil cardinale bessarione col reliquairio della vera croce
1473
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Procession of the True Cross (Procession in St. Mark's Square)
1496
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Portrait of Catherine Cornaro Queen of Cyprus
1500
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Leonardo Loredan
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Self-portrait
1496
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Portrait of Doge Giovanni Mocenigo
1480
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Madonna with child and two donors
1460
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Portrait of Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmet)
1480
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Doge Giovanni Mocenigo
1485
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