Tour Scotland photograph of a painting by Giovanni Bellini in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland. Giovanni Bellini’s painting of the Madonna and Child. Giovanni Bellini, born 1430, died 26 November 1516, was an Italian Renaissance painter, probably the best known of the Bellini family of Venetian painters. His father was Jacopo Bellini, his brother was Gentile Bellini, and his brother in law was Andrea Mantegna. He is considered to have revolutionized Venetian painting, moving it towards a more sensuous and colouristic style. Through the use of clear, slow drying oil paints, Giovanni created deep, rich tints and detailed shadings. His sumptuous coloring and fluent, atmospheric landscapes had a great effect on the Venetian painting school, especially on his pupils Giorgione and Titian.
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