Francesco Pesellino

Francesco Pesellino (1422–1457) was a painter, illuminator and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Pesellino; Francesco di Stefano Pesellino; Francesco Peselli; Francesco di Stefano; Pesellino Francesco di Stefano.

Francesco Pesellino in brief

Born
1422
Died
1457
Known for
painter, illuminator, draftsperson and miniaturist
Place of birth
Florence
Contents

Overview

Born at Florence in 1422, died at Florence in 1457.

In detail

training under Giuliano Pesello and Filippo Lippi is recorded.

Works named in the authority record are Seven Liberal Arts, Seven Virtues, The Story of David and Goliath, Life of Susannah and Story of Griselda.

Work by Francesco Pesellino is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Städel Museum, Nationalmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and National Galleries Scotland.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francesco Pesellino”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q930831: Francesco Pesellino

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