Giovanni di Giuliano from Oriolo, near Faenza, was active in Faenza from 1439. About 1447 he was employed by Leonello d'Este in Ferrara. His only identified picture is a portrait of 'Lionello d'Este'.
Giovanni da Oriolo
active 1439; died by 1474
Paintings by Giovanni da Oriolo
The inscription at the top of this picture tells us this is a portrait of Leonello d’Este, Marquis of Ferrara. Leonello succeeded his father in 1441 and this picture was painted six years later. It shows him in profile, drawing attention to his sloping forehead and distinctive long nose – accord...
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