Lanino was a member of a Vercelli family of painters. He is recorded as having been apprenticed in 1528. A number of his pictures survive in Lombardy. A contemporary writer links him with the artist Gaudenzio Ferrari, who was perhaps his teacher. Lanino continues the Leonardo tradition as passed on by Luini.
Bernardino Lanino
about 1512; died 1583
Paintings by Bernardino Lanino
This altarpiece was commissioned by Francesco de Strata for the high altar of his chapel in the church of S. Paolo in Vercelli. The altar was dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, who appears twice in the painting. She stands in the place of honour on the right-hand side of the Virgin and Child, hol...
Not on display