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Vivarini (vēvärē`nē), Italian family of painters originating in Murano. They executed innumerable altarpieces that reflect the trends of the 15th cent. in northern Italian painting, from Gentile da Fabriano to Giovanni Bellini. Antonio Vivarini, b. c.1415, d. between 1476 and 1484, established a thriving workshop with his brother-in-law, Giovanni d'Alemagna. A joint work is Madonna Enthroned (Academy, Venice). Work signed only by Antonio includes an altarpiece in the cathedral of Parenzo and one in the Vatican. His brother was Bartolomeo Vivarini, c.1432–c.1499, who copied the style of Mantegna. Several of his altarpieces are in the Academy, Venice. Alvise Vivarini, c.1446–c.1503, son of Antonio, painted altarpieces (Academy, Venice; Naples) and some portraits. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the vault of the chapel are some early frescoes by Andrea Castagno from 1442 [39] and three wonderful composite altarpieces (ancone) by Antonio Vivarini and Giovanni d'Alemagna, individually commissioned by two nuns, the prioress and abbess (all named) in 1443. It is unlikely that the Vivarini would have added Gaius to the composition without the nuns' encouragement and/or approval. In addition to the works of artists well known to the general audience, the author discusses other works by lesser known painters, among them the Vivarini, Cima, Lotto, Pordenone, the Bassani, and Schiavone. |
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