Giovanni Di Niccolò De Luteri

Place: Tramuschio

Death: 1542

Biography:

Giovanni di Niccolò de Luteri, also known as Dosso Dossi, was a prominent Italian Renaissance painter who belonged to the School of Ferrara. Born in Tramuschio, Italy around 1489, he died in 1542. Dosso Dossi was a court artist to the Este Dukes of Ferrara and Modena from 1514 until his death.

Artistic Style and Influences

's painting style was mainly influenced by Venetian painting, in particular Giorgione and early Titian. He often worked with his younger brother Battista Dossi, who had trained under Raphael. Dosso Dossi's paintings are characterized by their dream-like atmospheres and striking disharmonies in color. His portraits often show unusual poses or expressions, which were uncommon for works originating from a court.

Notable Works and Collaborations

Some of Dosso Dossi's notable works include:

• Aeneas in the Elysian Fields, which can be found at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa;
• The Virgin Appearing to Sts John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, housed at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence;
• Jupiter painting Butterflies, Mercury and the Virtue, located at Wawel Castle, Kraków.

These works showcase Dosso Dossi's unique style and ability to create captivating mythological scenes.

Legacy and Impact

was a prominent figure in the Ferrarese court, known for his **cryptic allegorical conceits** and **eccentric distortions of proportion**. His use of **bright pigment** and **oil painting** as a medium added to the distinctiveness of his works. Dosso Dossi's legacy can be seen in the many artists who followed in his footsteps, including Gabriele Capellini and Jacopo Panicciati, who were among his pupils. For more information on Dosso Dossi and his works, visit Dosso Dossi or Dosso Dossi. Some of his paintings, such as Circe and Her Lovers in a Landscape, can be found on Dosso Dossi.