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Portrait of Signorelli, Luca

Signorelli, Luca

1436–1523

Nationality: Republic of Florence
Born: 1436, Cortona
Died: 1523, Cortona
Gender: male

Movements

Sienese school

Occupations

draftsperson
painter
fresco painter
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Biography

Italian painter from Cortona and an older relative of Vassari. Signorelli's style is bold with clear outlines and an emphasis on pronounced muculature. His best-known works are the frescoes that depict the Apocalypse at the chapel of S. Brizio, Orvieto cathedral, 1499-1502. These works influened Michelangelo's "Last Judgement." Italian artist. Comment on works: religious

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Notable Works

  • Adoration of the Magi
  • Paciano Altarpiece
  • Communion of the Apostles (Signorelli)
  • Madonna and Child with protector Saints of Cortona
  • Sermon and Deeds of the Antichrist
  • Polyptych of saints
  • Adoration of the Shepherds
  • Madonna and Four Saints
  • Deposition
  • Education of Pan
  • Antonio Alberi's Bookroom