Palma Vecchio

Palma Vecchio, born around 1480 in Serina, Italy, and died on July 30, 1528, in Venice, was a Venetian painter of the Italian High Renaissance. He is called Palma Vecchio in English to distinguish him from Palma il Giovane. Palma's works are celebrated for their rich and vibrant use of color and their detailed and evocative depictions of religious and mythological themes, reflecting his deep engagement with the Venetian artistic tradition and his innovative approach to Renaissance painting. His career was marked by his ability to convey the beauty and complexity of the human experience, making him a pivotal figure in the Venetian High Renaissance.