Lorenzo Lotto
1480–1556 · Venetian · 30 artworks
High RenaissancePsychological portraitureIntense color palettesDetailed texturesSymbolic detailsDynamic compositions
artist bio
Lorenzo Lotto was a Venetian painter of the High Renaissance, known for his distinctive and often psychologically insightful portraits, as well as his religious paintings. He stands out for his unique style, which blended Venetian traditions with influences from Northern European art, and his ability to capture the individuality of his subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Lotto's work allows students to explore portraiture techniques, including composition, capturing likeness, and conveying personality. His religious works demonstrate the use of symbolism and narrative in painting.
related: Titian, Giovanni Bellini, Antonello da Messina
30 artworks
Portrait of a Man
1508
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Portrait of Febo da Brescia
1544
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Portrait of a Man with a Felt Hat
1541
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A man with letter
1510
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Portrait of Giovanni Agostino della Torre and his son Niccolò
1515
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Portrait of a Gentleman with a Rosary
1517
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Madonna with a Bishop and St. Onuphrius
1508
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Portrait of Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza
1548
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Bishop Bernardo de' Rossi
1505
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Portrait of Bernardo de' Rossi, Bishop of Trevino
1505
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Bust of a Bearded Man
1541
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Portrait of a Young Man
1505
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The Nativity
1527
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Portrait of a bearded man (Giorgione Barbarelli)
1512
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The Angel of the Annunciation
1527
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Portrait of a young man in red garment
1503
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Portrait of a Woman
1506
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Goldsmith seen from three sides
1530
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St. Dominic Polyptych
1506
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Portrait of a musician
1529
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Andrea Odoni
1527
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Man with a Golden Paw
1527
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St. Catherine of Alexandria
1522
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Altar polyptych of San Bartolomeo, Bergamo, main panel: Enthroned Madonna with Angels and Saints - Alexander of Bergamo, Barbara, Roch, Dominic
1516
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Portrait of a Gentleman
1530
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Portrait of Lucina Brembati
1523
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St. Jerome in the Desert
1509
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Portrait of a Young Man With a Book
1527
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Portrait of a Jeweler, Possibly Giovanni Pietro Crivelli
1510
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Self-Portrait
1545
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