Vittore Pisano (c. 1380-1456), commonly called Pisanello, was a painter
of the early Italian Rennaissance and Quattrocento. He was a native of San
Vigilio sul Lago in the territory of Verona. His drawings are generally
prized as jewels of quattrocento, and wonderful pointers of elegant garb
of the time, including spectacular hats. His fresco masterpiece is Saint
George and the Princess of Trebizond (1436-38) at the Pellegrini Chapel,
Sant'Anastasia, Verona.
Specimens of his work as a painter are still extant in Rome, Venice,
Verona and Pistoia. The National Gallery, London possesses a very fine
specimen of Pisanello's work — a panel painted with miniature-like
delicacy. He was also adept at designs of medals.
During the latter portion of his life he lived in Rome, where he enjoyed
great repute.
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