Gentile Bellini
c. 1429-1507 Italy/Early Renaissance
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Brief Biography-Gentile Bellini was the son of Jacopo and brother of Giovanni. His father taught him, and the style of his brother-in-law Andrea Mantegna influenced him. In 1479, he journeyed to Constantinople and became a portraitist for Sultan Muhammad II. Gentile Bellini was one of the finest artists of Venice in his time, only to be surpassed by his brother Giovanni after his death. He was renowned for his profile portraits of the Doges of Venice and acquired the title of Count in 1469 for his works. |
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