Birthdate: 1477 AD
Birthplace: Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
Died: October 25, 1510
Giorgione, an Italian painter of the Venetian school during the High Renaissance, is known for his elusive poetic quality and mysterious legacy of about six surviving paintings. His work adds to his enigmatic reputation in European art. Alongside Titian, he played a pivotal role in founding the Venetian school of Italian Renaissance painting, known for its distinctive use of color and mood, standing in contrast to the Florentine painting style.
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