Martino Piazza Explained

Martino Piazza, also Martino de' Toccagni, (1475-80 - 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter.

Not much is known about Piazza's life except through his works. He worked in Lodi, Lombardy in conjunction with his brother Albertino Piazza who was also a painter.[1] One work executed by both brothers Saint John the Baptist in the Desert can be found at the National Gallery.[2] His son, Callisto Piazza (c. 1500–1562) was also a painter.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jane Turner. Encyclopedia of Italian Renaissance & Mannerist art. 3 March 2013. 1. 2000. Grove's Dictionaries. 978-1-884446-02-3. 1226.
  2. http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/artists/martino-piazza National Gallery Brief Bio Martino Piazza
  3. https://books.google.com/books?id=yiPkD3pPd-EC Pinacoteca di Brera: guida ufficiale