Question

Why is Giovanni Bellini known as the painter of natural light?

Answer 1

Bellini’s ability to portray outdoor light was so skillful that the viewer can tell not only the season of the year but also almost the hour of the day.

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Answer 2

Bellini was one of the most influential Venetian artists. He lived and worked in Venice all his life; his career spanned 65 years. He is celebrated for his pioneering portrayal of natural light, seen in such works as 'The Agony in the Garden', for his tender and graceful pictures of the Virgin and for his altarpieces.