Betto Collection

Detail of painting Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519), Duchess of Ferrara

Two men with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoos, c. 1880 (hand coloured albumen photo)
696838 Two men with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoos, c.1880 (hand coloured albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irezumi (a...aaIa, a...aa)

Portrait of Pintoricchio (engraving)
819410 Portrait of Pintoricchio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernardino di Betto, Italian painter who acquired his nickname)

Man with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, c. 1880 (hand coloured albumen photo)
930102 Man with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, c.1880 (hand coloured albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irezumi (a...aaIa, a...aa)

Tattooed Betto, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701545 Tattooed Betto, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A betto was a traditional Japanese horse-man, or groom.); Japanese

Tattooed Betto, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701546 Tattooed Betto, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A betto was a traditional Japanese horse-man, or groom.); Japanese

Man with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, c. 1880 (hand coloured albumen photo)
DGC398090 Man with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, c.1880 (hand coloured albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irezumi (a...aaIa, a...aa)

Bernardino di Betto (engraving)
815433 Bernardino di Betto (engraving) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernardino di Betto. Pintoricchio or Pinturicchio. 1454-1513)

Tattooed Japanese groom (betto), Japan, 1882. Artist: Felice Beato
Tattooed Japanese groom (betto), Japan, 1882. A photograph from Labor and Porcelain in Japan, by the United States Consul-General, Yokohama, 1882

Betto Groom Felice Beato English born Italy 1832
Betto (Groom); Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Japan; 1868; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Coronation of the Virgin, 1495. Tempera and oil on wood. Pintoricchio (Bernadino di Betto 1454-1513) Italian Renaissance painter. Christ Heaven Cherubim Angel Music Instrument Harp Viol(ja) Saints

Donatello (1386-1466). Reliefs for the bronze pulpits in the
Donatello (1386-1466). Renaissance italian sculptor. Reliefs for the bronze pulpits in the church of San Lorenzo, with help from students Bartolomeo Bellano and Bertoldo di Giovanni

PINTURICCHIO, Bernardino di Betto, called Il (1454-1513). Piccolomini Library. 1502-1508. ITALY. Siena. Cathedral. Detail. Eneas Silvio goes to the Council of Basel. Renaissance art. Quattrocento

Japan - A Betto, or Groom, tattooed
Lantern slide of A Betto, or Groom, tattooed.. Part of Box 158 Japan, Part of Boswell Collection, slide no. 10 Date: circa 1890s

Socrates on The Mount Of Knowledge
Detail from the mosaic panel (1505-6) designed by Bernadino di Betto (Pinturicchio) and set in the floor of the Duomo of Siena

PINTURICCHIO, Bernardino di Betto, called Il (1454-1513). Piccolomini Library. Eneas Piccolomini arriving to Ancona. 1502-1508. ITALY. Siena. Cathedral. Detail of the entourage of the Pope Pius II

Donatello / Larmessin
DONATELLO de Betto di Bardi Florentine sculptor

Portrait of a Young Boy, c1500. Oil on wood. Pintoricchio (Bernadino di Betto 1454-1513) Italian Renaissance painter. Head-and shoulders portrait of boy with shoulder-length hair wearing red jacket

Socrates and Sapientia
socrates, sapientia, philosopher, siena, allegory, wisdom, fortune, knowledge, hill, mount, pinturicchio, betto, sages, wise men, renaissance, iconography, crates, magus, goddess, mosaic, c0147792

DONATELLO, Donato de Betto Bardi, called (1386-1466). Prophet Habakkuk. 1427-1436. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Florence. Opera del Duomo Museum

The warriors Miura osuke Yoshiaki and Miura Betto Yoshizumi

Donatello / Ilz 1896
DONATELLO de Betto di Bardi Italian sculptor of Firenze

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"Betto: Exploring the Artistry of Tattoos and Renaissance Paintings" In the world of art, there are many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. One such gem is Betto, a name that holds significance in both Renaissance paintings and traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoos. Let's start our journey with Pinturicchio, or Bernardino di Betto as he was called. This Italian painter from the 15th century showcased his talent through intricate details in his works. Take for instance his painting "Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia, " where he captures the essence of Lucrezia Borgia, Duchess of Ferrara, with remarkable precision. Moving on to another renowned artist, Donatello, we find ourselves admiring his bronze pulpits' reliefs. These masterpieces were created by none other than Donatello himself during the 14th century. The attention to detail in these reliefs is awe-inspiring. Now let's shift our focus to Japan, where a different kind of artistry thrived - Irezumi tattoos. A Betto or Groom would often bear these traditional tattoos as a symbol of their status and identity within Japanese society. Hand-colored albumen photos from the late 19th century provide us glimpses into this fascinating culture. As we delve deeper into history through engravings and photographs from that era, we encounter men proudly displaying their traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoos. These images offer us an insight into not only their personal stories but also serve as testaments to the skillful craftsmanship involved in creating such intricate body art. One particular photograph stands out - a tattooed Betto captured between 1860-1880 in black and white. His body adorned with striking designs tells tales untold; it speaks volumes about cultural traditions passed down through generations. Betto's story intertwines two worlds separated by time but connected through artistic expression.