Born into a family of painters around 1430, Giovanni Bellini would grow to become the most prominent and sought-after painter in Venice during the later 15th century. His long career extended across a period that saw the introduction of new artistic mediums and technologies, including that of oil painting, a medium that allowed Bellini to achieve extraordinary effects in the rendering of color and light.

Art historian Sophia D’Addio of Columbia University offers an overview of Bellini’s extraordinary career, charting the development of his style through an analysis of works ranging from small devotional panels depicting the tender interactions of the Madonna and the baby Jesus, to majestic multi-figure altarpieces rich with architectural decoration, to narrative works that showcase lush, verdant landscapes—all of which are characterized by an air of refinement and serenity.

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