Piero di Cosimo
1462–1522 · Italian · 17 artworks
Early RenaissanceHigh RenaissanceDetailed landscapesWhimsical figuresIntegration of classical mythologyVivid color palettesExpressive character portrayal
artist bio
Piero di Cosimo was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his eccentric personality and imaginative, often whimsical, compositions. He bridged the Early and High Renaissance, blending detailed realism with fantastical elements and innovative approaches to mythological and religious subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Piero di Cosimo allows students to explore the transition between Early and High Renaissance styles, focusing on his unique blend of realism and fantasy. Students can learn about composition, color theory, and the integration of classical mythology into Renaissance art.
related: Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Fra Bartolomeo
17 artworks
The Young Saint John the Baptist
1480
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St. John the Evangelist
1504
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The Myth of Prometheus
1515
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Crucifixion of Christ
1510
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Giuliano da San Gallo
1500
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The Immaculate Conception with Saints
1510
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The Madonna and Child enthroned with Saints Onophrius and Augustine
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Madonna and Child with Saints and Angels
1520
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A Young Man
1500
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Magdalena Reading
1500
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Allegory
1500
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The Madonna and sleeping Christ Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
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A Woman
1510
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The Virgin and Child with Two Angels
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Maria Magdalena
1510
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Portrait of a Woman, said to be of Simonetta Vespucci
1490
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Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine of Alexandria
1493
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