Pellegrino Di Mariano Paintings

Pellegrino di Mariano Rossini, commonly known as Pellegrino di Mariano, was an Italian painter of the Sienese School during the Renaissance. Born around 1460 in Siena, Italy, Pellegrino was part of a family of painters, and his father, Mariano d'Antonio, was also an artist, which suggests that Pellegrino's initial training likely took place within the family workshop.

Pellegrino's work is characterized by the continuation of the Sienese tradition, which was at that time being influenced by the more monumental and perspective-driven art of the Florentine Renaissance. Despite the strong Florentine influence across Italy, Pellegrino's art retained the delicate, detailed, and decorative qualities typical of Sienese painting. He worked with tempera and fresco, producing altarpieces, religious panels, and fresco cycles that often featured religious and mythological themes.

Throughout his career, Pellegrino received commissions from various religious institutions and was actively involved in the decoration of several churches in Siena and its surroundings. One of his significant works is the fresco decoration of the Chapel of San Galgano in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. He also contributed to the pictorial decoration of the Oratory of San Bernardino.

Pellegrino's style evolved over time, showing an increasing awareness of the spatial and volumetric innovations introduced by contemporary artists. However, he never fully abandoned the graceful, linear rhythms and use of vivid color that were hallmarks of the Sienese tradition. His figures often have a gentle, lyrical quality, and he showed a particular talent for creating harmonious and serene compositions.

Pellegrino di Mariano's death is not precisely documented, but it is believed that he died around 1523. His legacy is seen in the continued vitality of the Sienese School into the 16th century, and his works remain an important testament to the endurance of local artistic traditions amidst the transformative currents of the Italian Renaissance.