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Antonello Da Messina - Ritratto Trivulzio
Possible self-portrait, of 1476

Antonello da Messina (born 1429 or 1430 in Messina, died 1479) was an Italian painter from the 15th century. His real name was Antonio di Giovanni de Antonio, the da Messina simply refers to his origin. He was the first to use light in his paintings. With this, he was able to add some of what the Dutch painters of the time did already. Today, he is mostly known for portraits.

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  • Antonello da Messina - St Jerome in his study - National Gallery London

    Antonello's St Jerome in His Study, c. 1475

  • Antonello da messina, madonna salting

    Antonello's Salting Madonna

  • Virgin Annunciate (by Antonello da Messina) - Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, Palermo

    The Virgin Annunciate in the Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo

  • Antonello da Messina 031

    Crucifixion, Antwerp, detail

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