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Andrea Mantegna

Andrea Mantegna

Source: Wikidata · Last verified 2026-07-17

Italian Renaissance painter (1431-1506)

About the Artist

Andrea Mantegna, born around 1431 and died in 1506, was an Italian Renaissance painter. Active in northern Italy, he had a deep interest in the art and culture of ancient Rome. Mantegna's work reflects refined composition, balance, and archaeological elements with great skill. He emphasized historical depth in particular through paintings that took ancient Roman ruins as motifs. His artistic world shows both a Renaissance approach and the clear influence of classical aesthetics.