Why for centuries the extravagant genius of the Renaissance was not recognized in the Motherland: “Another Venetian” Lorenzo Lotto

In a series of great Italian Renaissance artists, a special place is occupied by Lorenzo Lotto. More recently, this painter was in the shadow of his famous contemporaries and countrymen, for centuries remaining unrecognized, even at home. Meanwhile, the creative and life path of this misanthrope and nonconformist of the times of Titian, as well as the fate of some of his canvases, deserve attention, study, and often – admiration. Continue reading →