Francesco del Cossa
(1436–1477) italiensk ungrennässansmålare, ca 1435-1477
Francesco del Cossa (Italy, 1436–1477) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a draughtsman. By year of birth, Francesco del Cossa belongs to the chapter ‘The Renaissance’ in this site’s history of art.
Francesco del Cossa was born in Ferrara and died in Bologna. Francesco del Cossa worked in Ferrara and Bologna. The students included Ercole de' Roberti.
The best-known works include ‘Allegory of May’, ‘Madonna enthroned with child and Saints Petronius and John the Evangelist’, and ‘Griffoni Polyptych’. The catalogue has 16 works by Francesco del Cossa with free images. The dated works span the years 1460–1500. Works by Francesco del Cossa are held by several collections, among them Samuel H. Kress Collection, Breragalleriet, Kataloniens nationella konstmuseum, and Dresdens nationella konstsamlingar.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Andrea Mantegna, Giuliano da Maiano, Bertoldo di Giovanni, Niccolò dell'Arca, and Matteo di Giovanni di Bartolo.