Francesco del Cossa
2 works in the collection
Francesco del Cossa (c. 1436–1478) was an influential Italian Renaissance painter closely associated with the School of Ferrara. Active during the mid-15th century, del Cossa was renowned for his mastery of tempera painting and his refined, expressive style. His precise draftsmanship, luminous colors, and innovative compositions contributed significantly to the artistic developments of his era. After initial training in his native Ferrara, del Cossa quickly became recognized for his altar pieces, frescoes, and portraits that fused gothic tradition with new Renaissance ideals of perspective and form.
Source: adapted from the artwork essays in this collection.
