Palma Vecchio
1480–1528 · Italian · 20 artworks
High RenaissanceRich Color PaletteIdealized FiguresSoft ModelingPastoral LandscapesHarmonious Composition
artist bio
Palma Vecchio, also known as Palma the Elder, was an Italian painter of the Venetian High Renaissance. He is known for his idyllic landscapes, idealized female figures, and vibrant color palettes, contributing to the distinctive Venetian style.
what you'll learn
Studying Palma Vecchio's work allows students to understand Venetian Renaissance colorism, composition, and the idealization of beauty. Students can analyze his use of light, shadow, and color to create harmonious and visually appealing compositions.
related: Titian, Giovanni Bellini, Giorgione
20 artworks
Portrait of a Woman Know as Portrait of a Courtsesan
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The Triumph of Caesar
1510
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Lady with a Lute
1520
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Madonna in Trono E Santi
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La Bella
1520
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Sacra Conversazione
1518
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Portrait of Paola Priuli
1528
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Christ and the adulteress
1528
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Judith with the Head of Holofernes
1523
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Sant'Antonio Da Padova
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The Raising of Lazarus
1514
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The Three Sisters
1520
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Young Woman in a Blue Dress, with Fan
1514
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Sacred Conversation
1522
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Portrait of a Woman
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Holy Family with Saints Catherine of Alexandria and John the Baptist
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A Blonde Woman
1520
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Jacob and Rachel
1525
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Portrait of a Poet
1516
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Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Magdalene
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