Antonello da Messina

Renaissance Painter and Artist

Antonello da Messina was a renowned Italian painter of the Early Renaissance period. He was born in Messina, Sicily, around 1430 and is considered one of the greatest painters of his time. Da Messina was trained in the workshop of Andrea Mantegna and went on to become one of the most celebrated artists of the 15th century. He was known for his innovative use of perspective and his ability to capture the subtleties of...