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Gentile Bellini

Gentile Bellini (1429–1507) was a painter, sculptor and medalist.

Also recorded as Gentilis Bellini; Gentile Bellini Pittore Antico Veneziano; Bellin Gentil; Bellini; Gentilè Bellino; Gen. Bellini.

Gentile Bellini in brief

Born
1429
Died
1507
Known for
painter, sculptor and medalist
Place of birth
Venice
Contents

Overview

Born at Venice in 1429, died at Venice in 1507.

In detail

training under Jacopo Bellini is recorded. Titian is recorded as having studied under Gentile Bellini. the recorded working language is Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Works named in the authority record are Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo, Saint Mark Preaching in Alexandria, Procession in St. Mark's Square, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Christ Carrying the Cross and Medal of Mehmed II, Museo Correr.

Work by Gentile Bellini is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, The Frick Collection and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gentile Bellini”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q290407: Gentile Bellini

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