Illustratore
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The Illustratore was an Italian
illuminator
active between 1330 and 1347. Almost nothing is known about him. Due to similarities between the two, his output was first designated as separate from that of Niccolò da Bologna
; indeed, Erbach von Fürstenau at first called him the Pseudo-Niccolò, so close was the resemblance between their works. The name "Illustratore" has since been accepted instead; his identity, however, remains unknown, although various hypotheses (including Andrea da Bologna
) have been put forth, with varying degrees of success.
He is known to have worked on at least one manuscript with the Master of 1328
.
Italy
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illuminator
Illuminated manuscript
An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as decorated initials, borders and miniature illustrations...
active between 1330 and 1347. Almost nothing is known about him. Due to similarities between the two, his output was first designated as separate from that of Niccolò da Bologna
Niccolò da Bologna
Niccolò di Giacomo da Bologna ca. , usually known as Niccolò da Bologna, was one of the most important and prolific manuscript illuminators in fourteenth century Bologna. He was active from about 1349 to 1403. He is known for his expressive figures and crowded, action-filled narrative scenes...
; indeed, Erbach von Fürstenau at first called him the Pseudo-Niccolò, so close was the resemblance between their works. The name "Illustratore" has since been accepted instead; his identity, however, remains unknown, although various hypotheses (including Andrea da Bologna
Andrea da Bologna
Andrea da Bologna was a follower of Vitale. A painting by him, representing 'The Virgin and Child,' signed De Bononia natus, Andreas fatusa.d. MCCCLXXII, is in the church Del Sacramento at Pansola, near Macerata. Another example of this painter is in a convent at Fermo, but Bologna does not possess...
) have been put forth, with varying degrees of success.
He is known to have worked on at least one manuscript with the Master of 1328
Master of 1328
The Master of 1328 was an Italian illuminator active in the area around Bologna from about 1320 until 1340. His name is derived from the date on a trademan's register, the Matricola dei merciai, now in the Civic Museum in Bologna; his hand may also be discerned in a set of choir books which were...
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