Lorenzo Leonbruno was an Italian Renaissance painter who worked primarily in Mantua. His artistic career was closely linked to the Gonzaga family, one of the most influential patrons in Northern Italy. Born in 1489 in Mantua, Leonbruno was influenced by artists such as Andrea Mantegna and Lorenzo Costa. His works are characterized by balanced compositions and refined use of color, hallmarks of High Renaissance painting. Notably, Leonbruno excelled at depicting mythological and religious subjects with elegance and clarity, setting him apart from many of his contemporaries.
Although Leonbruno remained less renowned than some of his peers, his paintings reflect a clear connection to the broader developments of the Italian Renaissance. While artists like Mantegna and Costa experimented with monumental works and innovative perspectives, Leonbruno focused on a harmonious relationship between space and figure. His frescoes and panel paintings are marked by a calm, almost poetic atmosphere, reflecting the influence of Mantua's courtly culture. Unlike the expressive compositions of the Florentine school, Leonbruno preferred a restrained yet effective visual language. Today, his works are mainly found in Mantua and its surroundings and are regarded by art historians as significant examples of local Renaissance art. Leonbruno's contribution to the development of painting in Northern Italy lies in his ability to mediate between the major artistic currents of his time and the specific traditions of his hometown.
×
Passionate Customer Service
_vers_1515_National_Museum_of_-_(MeisterDrucke-1318163).jpg "Nativity by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
_vers_1515_National_Museum_of_-_(MeisterDrucke-1318163).jpg)
.jpg "The Olympus, Surrounded by a Labyrinth by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
.jpg)
.jpg "Nativity by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
.jpg)
 - (MeisterDrucke-150900).jpg "Mercury and Psyche, 1522-23 by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
 - (MeisterDrucke-150900).jpg)
.jpg "The Adoration of the Shepherds by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
.jpg)
_-_(MeisterDrucke-905437).jpg "Allegory of Fortune by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
_-_(MeisterDrucke-905437).jpg)
.jpg "Birth of Christ. Around 1515 by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
.jpg)
.jpg "Fragment of a fresco depicting a centaur and a female figure by Lorenzo Leonbruno")
.jpg)
+43 4257 29415
support@meisterdrucke.com
Mo-Do: 7:00 - 16:00 | Fr: 7:00 - 13:00
