Pietro Perugino

Pietro Perugino, born in 1446 in Città della Pieve and died in 1523 in Fontignano, was an Italian painter of the Renaissance known for his religious and portrait works. His paintings, such as 'The Delivery of the Keys' and 'Madonna and Child,' are admired for their serene beauty and use of perspective, capturing the essence of Renaissance spirituality and harmony. Influenced by the Umbrian School and his teacher Andrea Verrocchio, Perugino's technique involved a harmonious approach to composition and color, conveying the grace and elegance of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the tranquility and devotion of the Renaissance era, making him a celebrated figure in 15th and 16th-century Italian painting.