Filippino Lippi

Style: High Renaissance;

Place: Prato

Born: 1457

Death: 1504

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, later known as Filippino Lippi, was born in April 1457 in Prato, Tuscany, Italy. He was the illegitimate son of Fra Filippo Lippi, a renowned painter, and Lucrezia Buti. Filippino's early training under his father laid the foundation for his future success.

Artistic Career

Filippino's artistic career can be divided into several phases, each marked by distinct stylistic developments:

• Early Period (1475-1480): His initial works, such as the Madonnas of Berlin, London, and Washington, were initially attributed to an anonymous "Amico di Sandro" ("Friend of Botticelli"). These early pieces showed a less sensitive and subtle style compared to his later work.
• Evolution (1480-1485): As Filippino's style matured, he developed a more personal and effective approach, as seen in his works from this period, including the Journeys of Tobia at the Galleria Sabauda, Turin.
• Maturity (1485-1504): Filippino's later work, such as the Apparition of Christ to the Virgin (c. 1493, now in Munich), showcased his mastery of the High Renaissance style.

Notable Works and Collaborations

* Filippino Lippi collaborated with Perugino, Ghirlandaio, and Botticelli on the frescoed decoration of Lorenzo de' Medici's villa at Spedaletto. * He completed Masaccio's unfinished decoration of the Brancacci Chapel in the church of the Carmine, Florence, with his Stories of Saint Peter. * Filippino's last work, the Deposition, remained unfinished at his death in April 1504.

Legacy and Impact

Filippino Lippi's influence on the High Renaissance is undeniable. His work can be found in various museums, including the [https://Wikioo.org/@/Filippino-Lippi](Uffizi Gallery) in Florence, Italy. Key Works and Artists: * Filippino Lippi: [https://Wikioo.org/@@/D3RB5A-Amico-Aspertini-Centauromachia](Centauromachia) * Andrea Landini: [https://Wikioo.org/@/Andrea-Landini](Portrait of a Young Woman) Related Artists: * Fra Filippo Lippi * Perugino * Ghirlandaio * Botticelli References: * [https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CPUD](The Italian Renaissance Art Movement) * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippino_Lippi](Filippino Lippi on Wikipedia)