Vittore Carpaccio
Born: c. 1465, Venice Died: c. 1526, Venice
Italian painter of the Venetian school who studied under Gentile Bellini. Largely influenced by the style of Antonello da Messina, as well as Early Netherlandish painting. His command of perspective, precise attention to architectural detail, themes of death, and use of bold color differentiated him from other Italian Renaissance artists.
Artworks
Two Venetian Ladies Self-researched
A famous painting showing two unknown Venetian ladies on a terrace with dogs, birds, and various symbolic objects. Believed to be a quarter of the original work; the top portion, called Hunting on the Lagoon, is now in the Getty Museum. Once thought to depict courtesans, the work is now believed to show two patrician women awaiting the return of their husbands from a hunting expedition.
Legend of Saint Ursula Cycle Self-researched
A cycle of nine large paintings commissioned by the Loredan family depicting the legend of Saint Ursula and her eleven thousand virgin martyrs. Notable for detailed depictions of architecture, nature, and contemporary Venetian life. Includes famous scenes such as The Dream of Saint Ursula.
Legend of Saint Ursula
Series of large wall paintings about the legend of Saint Ursula, a British princess who, along with 11,000 virgin companions, was martyred by the Huns at Cologne. The series shows Carpaccio's command of perspective and precise attention to architectural detail.
Miracle of the Relic of the Cross at the Ponte di Rialto Self-researched
Also known as The Healing of the Madman, this painting depicts a miracle of the True Cross relic, showing the old wooden Rialto Bridge and providing invaluable documentation of 15th-century Venetian architecture and daily life.
St. Peter Martyr Self-researched
A late work by Carpaccio, originally part of a polyptych from Santa Fosca church.
Madonna, Child and St. John the Baptist Self-researched
A recently confirmed early work by Carpaccio, demonstrating his developing style before the major cycles for which he became famous.