Pomponio Amalteo Paintings

Pomponio Amalteo was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, born in 1505 in Motta di Livenza, near Treviso, in the Veneto region of Italy. He was a prominent figure of the Venetian school and is particularly known for his work following the style of the High Renaissance and Mannerism. Amalteo was a student and son-in-law of the more famous Italian painter Il Pordenone, Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis, who had a significant influence on his style and techniques.

After the death of his master and father-in-law in 1539, Amalteo took over Il Pordenone's workshop and commissions. He worked in various towns and cities, including San Vito al Tagliamento, Spilimbergo, and Sesto al Reghena, where he created frescoes, altarpieces, and other religious works for churches and convents. His notable works include the frescoes in the apse of the cathedral of San Vito al Tagliamento and the decoration of the Loggia of the town hall in Spilimbergo.

Amalteo's painting style was characterized by dynamic compositions, robust figures, and a vivid use of color. While his early works closely followed the robust and vigorous style of Il Pordenone, over time, Amalteo developed his own approach, integrating influences from other contemporary artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. His work often depicted dramatic and emotional religious scenes, reflecting the influence of the Counter-Reformation on art during that period.

Pomponio Amalteo's career spanned over several decades during which he contributed to the diffusion of Renaissance artistic values in the Friuli and Veneto regions. Despite being less well-known than some of his contemporaries, his works were highly appreciated for their technical skill and expressive power. Amalteo passed away in 1588, leaving behind a legacy that would influence artists in the region well into the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.