Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora

Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora (1445–1497) was a painter, illuminator and organist.

Also recorded as Gherardo di Giovanni; Gherardo di Giovanni di Miniato; The Master of The Triumph Of Chastity Gherardo del Fora; Master of the Triumph of Chastity; del Fora Gherardo; Gherardo del Fora.

Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora in brief

Born
1445
Died
1497
Known for
painter, illuminator, organist, mosaicist, artist and musician
Place of birth
Florence
Contents

Overview

Born at Florence in 1445, died at Florence in 1497.

In detail

training under Agnolo Poliziano is recorded.

The field of work recorded is visual arts and miniature in books.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence. Membership is recorded of Gherardo and Monte del Flora.

Works named in the authority record are Tondo by Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora.

Work by Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Yale University Art Gallery, Seattle Art Museum, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3104832: Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora

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