Research topic: Jacopo da Pontormo

Jacopo da Pontormo , 1494-1556, Florentine painter, one of the creators of mannerism . His real name was Jacopo Carrucci. He studied with Andrea del Sarto , Leonardo da Vinci , Mariotto Albertinelli , and Piero di Cosimo . While studying with Sarto, Pontormo met Il Rosso , who became his main rival. Among his earliest religious works were the altarpieces for the churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Annunziata, Florence. His altar for the church of San Michele Visdomini, Florence, is considered by many to be the first mannerist work in recorded history. Pontormo was also... Read more