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Sebastiano del Piombo, born as Sebastiano Luciano, was an Italian painter who lived from 1485 to 1547
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Sebastiano del Piombo, born as Sebastiano Luciano, was an Italian painter who lived from 1485 to 1547. He was known for his exceptional talent in oil painting and created several remarkable artworks during the Renaissance period. One of his notable works is the "Madonna del velo, " painted around 1540-50. This masterpiece showcases Sebastiano del Piombo's skillful use of oil on board, capturing the delicate features of the Madonna with a veil draped over her head. In addition to his original creations, there have been various interpretations and reproductions of Sebastiano del Piombo's paintings throughout history. For instance, an exquisite watercolor piece titled "Portrait of a lady" was created in 1879 after one of his works. The impact of Sebastiano del Piombo's art extended beyond just paintings. His portraits were also widely admired and reproduced through engravings. One such example is a captivating engraving depicting him in a portrait form. Another famous artwork associated with Sebastiano del Piombo is "La Fornarina. " Created by Raphael Morghen and Pietro Ermini in 1814, this depiction captures the beauty and allure of La Fornarina, believed to be Raphael's lover. Sebastiano del Piombo's talent extended beyond religious subjects and portraiture; he also painted historical figures like Christopher Columbus. In his painting from 1519 entitled "Portrait of a Man Said to be Christopher Columbus, " he portrays the renowned explorer with great detail and precision. Throughout history, artists have continued to interpret Sebastian Del Piombo's iconic work "La Fornarina. " Artists such as Samuele Levi Polacco in the early nineteenth century recreated this enchanting image showcasing their admiration for both Raphael Morghen’s interpretation and Sebastian Del Piombo’s original creation. Amongst other notable portraits by Sebastiano Del it can those depicting Pope Clement VII and Giulia Gonzaga.