antonello da messina

His art is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail and a subtle handling of light and shadow, through which Antonello da Messina achieved an exceptional depth of space and emotional intensity in his images. It was his work that first acquainted Venetian painters with the luminous potential of oil painting. The artist’s genius is revealed most fully in portraiture and religious subjects. Among his celebrated works are Saint Sebastian and the Christ Crucified. Antonello da Messina’s paintings are held in some of the world’s leading collections, including the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the National Gallery in London, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He is regarded as one of the founders of the realist tradition in Italian art. Choose your favorite painting by Antonello da Messina and bring a touch of timeless culture into your home with a unique digital reproduction. Exploring his works reveals the distinctive character of his style and the depth of his artistry as one of the great Renaissance masters. A reproduction will let you enjoy a work of art that has inspired generations of artists and admirers of beauty.