Neroccio De Landi Paintings

Neroccio di Bartolomeo de' Landi, typically known as Neroccio de' Landi, was an Italian painter, sculptor, and goldsmith active during the Renaissance period. He was born in Siena in 1447 to a family of artists; his father Bartolomeo was a goldsmith. Neroccio's artistic training and early influences came within the rich cultural milieu of Siena, which, although overshadowed by the Florentine Renaissance, maintained a distinctive style and tradition.

Neroccio was apprenticed to the Sienese painter Vecchietta, and later he became closely associated with another Sienese painter, Francesco di Giorgio, with whom he formed a workshop partnership around 1468. This partnership lasted until about 1475 and was highly productive. Together, they executed numerous commissions, including altarpieces and frescoes, combining their talents to create works that were harmonious blends of their individual styles. Neroccio's painting is characterized by its serene humanism and the gentle, sweet expressions of his figures, which reflect the influence of the Sienese tradition and the work of Domenico di Bartolo and Vecchietta.

Neroccio was also an accomplished sculptor, and like many artists of his time, he did not limit himself to one medium. His sculptures reveal a keen understanding of form and anatomy, and his work in this area helped to advance the Sienese tradition in sculpture, which was less prominent than its painting school. He is known to have sculpted a number of important statues and reliefs in Siena, including works for the Cathedral of Siena.

Despite his prolific career, Neroccio's work fell into relative obscurity after his death in 1500. It wasn't until the 19th and 20th centuries that his contributions to Renaissance art began to be reassessed and appreciated. His ability to convey delicate emotional states and his skillful use of color are particularly noted. Today, Neroccio de' Landi's works can be found in various museums and collections, where they are recognized for their elegance and clarity of form, emblematic of the Sienese school's contribution to the Italian Renaissance.