Andrea Sabbatini facts for kids
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Andrea Sabbatini
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Nativity, one of the most beautiful works of Andrea Sabbatini
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| Born | 1487 |
| Died | 1530 |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Relatives | Silvestro Sabbatini |
Andrea Sabbatini (born 1487, died 1530) was a talented Italian painter. He lived during the exciting time of the Renaissance. He is also known as Andrea Sabatini or Andrea da Salerno.
Andrea was born in Salerno, a city in Italy. He first learned painting in Naples from Raimondo Epifanio. Later, he moved to Rome. There, he became a close student of the famous artist Raphael.
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Who Was Andrea Sabbatini?
Andrea Sabbatini was a painter from Italy. He lived during the 15th and 16th centuries. This time was known as the Renaissance. It was a period of great art and new ideas.
He was known for his beautiful paintings. Many of his works showed religious scenes.
Early Life and Training
Andrea Sabbatini was born in 1487. His hometown was Salerno, Italy. He started learning to paint in Naples. His first teacher was Raimondo Epifanio.
Later, Andrea moved to Rome. There, he studied with one of the greatest painters ever, Raphael. Andrea learned a lot from Raphael. He even started to paint in a similar style.
Famous Artworks and Frescoes
Andrea da Salerno created many important paintings. Most of his works had religious themes. These paintings showed stories from the Bible.
Some of his well-known paintings include:
- The Adoration of the Cross
- The Seven Church Teachers
- Saint Nicholas in a Throne Between his Saviors
- Offering of the Kings
- Madonna with Child
You can see many of these works today. They are displayed in the Museum of Naples.
Painting Frescoes in Churches
Besides paintings on canvas, Andrea also made frescoes. Frescoes are paintings done directly onto wet plaster walls. He painted these beautiful artworks in churches.
Some churches with his frescoes include:
- Santa Maria delle Grazie
- San Gennaro dei Poveri
His frescoes added beauty to these holy places.
Raphael's Influence on Andrea
Many people believe Andrea da Salerno was a student of Raphael. It is said that Andrea learned a lot from Raphael's unique style. You can see Raphael's influence in Andrea's art.
One of Andrea's last paintings shows this clearly. It is called The Nativity. This artwork really highlights how much he learned from Raphael.
A Leader in San Marino
Andrea Sabbatini was not just an artist. He also served as a leader. From April to September in 1527, he was a Captain Regent. This was a top leadership role in the Republic of San Marino.
This shows he was a respected person. He contributed to his community in different ways.
Images for kids
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Two Saints
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Madonna with Child
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Religious Scenes (detail)
See also
In Spanish: Andrea Sabatini para niños
