Domenico Di Pace Beccafumi, an Italian Renaissance-Mannerist painter, was born in 1486 in Montaperti, near Siena, Italy. He is considered one of the last undiluted representatives of the Sienese school of painting. Beccafumi's style remains, in striking ways, provincial, and his work is characterized by medieval eccentricities, sometimes phantasmagoric, superfluous emotional detail, and a misty non-linear quality.

Early Life and Training

Beccafumi was adopted by Lorenzo Beccafumi, who recognized his talent for drawing. He learned painting from Mechero, a lesser Sienese artist, and later traveled to Rome in 1509, where he learned from artists who had just done their first work in the Vatican. However, his style remains distinct from the classic Roman masters.

Notable Works

Some of Beccafumi's notable works include:

• Domenico Di Pace Beccafumi: The Annunciation, which resides in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena, Italy.
• Domenico Di Pace Beccafumi: Trinity Triptych, an oil on wood painting, located in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena, Italy.
• Domenico Di Pace Beccafumi: Frescoes in the Oratory of St. Benedict in Siena, Italy, which can be found on WahooArt.com.

Legacy and Style

Beccafumi's style is characterized by irrational and emotionally unbalanced elements, which set him apart from the Florentine school. His use of discordant colors and hallucinogenic settings create a unique and captivating visual experience. Beccafumi's work can be found in various museums, including the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena, Italy, and his biography can be read on Wikipedia.

Further Reading

For more information on Domenico Di Pace Beccafumi, visit WahooArt.com, which features a collection of his works and biography. Additionally, his profile can be found on Wikipedia, where you can learn more about his life and artistic style.