Pellegrino Pelegrini Tibaldi Da Bologna Paintings

Pellegrino Tibaldi, also known as Pellegrino di Tibaldo de Pellegrini, was an Italian mannerist architect, sculptor, and painter who was born in 1527 in Puria di Valsolda, a small town near Como and Lugano, at that time part of the Duchy of Milan. He is often referred to as Pellegrino da Bologna after the city where he received his training.

Tibaldi was initially trained as a painter in Bologna under the tutelage of Innocenzo da Imola and was influenced by other prominent painters such as Perino del Vaga and Michelangelo. His style was characterized by its dynamic compositions, robust figures, and a certain dramatic intensity, which were hallmarks of the Mannerist movement that sought to go beyond the balanced compositions and idealized beauty of the High Renaissance.

During his career, Tibaldi worked on various significant projects, including the decoration of the Oratorio del Gonfalone in Rome and the Palazzo Poggi in Bologna. Perhaps his most notable work as a painter can be seen in the frescoes of the library of the University of Bologna, which showcase his mastery of perspective and narrative. However, Tibaldi’s talents were not limited to painting; he was also a skilled architect. After he moved to Spain in 1586, he worked as the chief architect for Philip II in the expansion of the El Escorial, following the death of Juan Bautista de Toledo.

Tibaldi's influence extended beyond his lifetime. His works were studied and admired by later artists, and he played a part in the dissemination of Mannerist style across Italy and Spain. He died in Milan in 1596, leaving behind a legacy of work that is considered a bridge between the High Renaissance and the Baroque period.