Andrea del Sarto

Andrea del Sarto, born in 1486 in Florence and died in 1530 in Florence, was an Italian painter known for his religious and portrait works. His paintings, such as 'The Madonna of the Harpies' and 'Portrait of a Young Man,' are celebrated for their refined technique and elegant compositions, capturing the essence of Renaissance spirituality and individuality. Influenced by the High Renaissance and his contemporary Leonardo da Vinci, Del Sarto's technique involved a delicate and sophisticated approach to composition and color, conveying the grace and depth of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and harmony of his era, making him a celebrated figure in 16th-century Italian painting.