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Mariotto di Cristofano di Biagio, known as Mariotto Albertinelli, was an Italian High Renaissance painter of the Florentine school. He was born in 1466 in Florence, Italy, and was closely associated with Fra Bartolommeo, who was not only his contemporary but also his partner in the art studio they shared. Albertinelli's work is often considered to be strongly influenced by Fra Bartolommeo, and they collaborated on several pieces. After Bartolommeo decided to join the Dominican order in 1500, Albertinelli continued to run the workshop on his own.

Albertinelli's style combined the detailed linearity of Early Renaissance art with the color and volumetric proportions of the High Renaissance. He is known for his detailed and expressive religious compositions, which often featured intricate landscapes and human figures imbued with a sense of emotion and drama. One of his most famous works is 'The Visitation', which beautifully illustrates the meeting of the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth and is notable for its emotional depth and use of perspective.

Despite his success as a painter, Albertinelli's career was relatively short-lived. He is said to have led a turbulent life, with a fondness for the pleasures of food and wine, which may have distracted him from his work. After a brief attempt at running a tavern, he returned to painting, but his output diminished over time. Mariotto Albertinelli passed away in either 1525 or 1526 in Florence, leaving behind a body of work that, while not extensive, is considered significant for its contribution to the Renaissance art movement and its reflection of the transition between the Early and High Renaissance styles.