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Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio Most Popular Paintings

The 21 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 21 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio · 1467 – 1516

Virgin and Child

1493 · National Gallery, London · original 92 x 67 cm

Admire 'Virgin and Child' by Boltraffio – a stunning Renaissance masterpiece! Explore this iconic 1493 oil painting’s beauty, symbolism & historical significance. Own a piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Virgin and Child with Sts John the Baptist and Sebastian (Pala Casio)

1500 · The Louvre, Paris · original 186 x 184 cm

Admire Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio's masterful depiction of Mary and Jesus surrounded by saints in 'Virgin and Child with Sts John the Baptist and Sebastian,' a pivotal piece of High Renaissance art from Milan.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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The Virgin and Child (detail)

1490 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest

Leonardo da Vinci Italian High Renaissance 1490 Saint Petersburg, Russia The Hermitage Museum Oil on Panel Blue represents purity, Red symbolizes sacrifice. Experience the tranquility of Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio’s ‘Virgin and Child,’ a Renaissance gem showcasing Leonardo's influence. Admire its meticulous detail & symbolic colors – own a timeless piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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St Barbara

1493 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin

Experience the serene Renaissance beauty of St Barbara by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio; discover this masterpiece echoing Italian artistic brilliance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Virgin and Child

1490 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 83 x 63 cm

Experience the tender devotion of this Virgin and Child by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, a masterpiece from the Italian Renaissance; bring home this timeless devotional art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Lady as St Lucy

1500 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 52 x 37 cm

A serene High Renaissance masterpiece featuring a lady in three-quarter view by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, showcasing exquisite sfumato and Leonardesque grace that invites you to explore this timeless oil on panel.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Notable

1500 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 58 x 43 cm

Admire 'Portrait of a Notable' by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio – a stunning Renaissance masterpiece showcasing Lombard school artistry & Leonardo’s influence. Explore its rich details and historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Young Woman

Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Enigmatic portrait by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, likely influenced by Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the serene beauty and Renaissance artistry of this captivating painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of Gerolamo Casio

1495 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan · original 52 x 43 cm

See this striking 15th-century portrait of Gerolamo Casio by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, capturing Renaissance elegance; bring home a piece of Milanese art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Study of Drapery

1490 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 285 x 213 cm

Boltraffio’s work can be found in various museums and collections, including the Louvre Museum and the Museo Poldi Pezzoli. Handcrafted oil painting reproductions of Boltraffio's works, including Study of Drapery, are available on ArtsDot.com.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Madonna and Child

1496 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 83 x 63 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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St Sebastian

Pushkin State Museum, Moscow · original 48 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Virgin and Child with a Flower Vase

1485 · Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan · original 46 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Youth Crowned with Flowers

original 28 x 39 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Young Man

1500 · Collezione Borromeo, Isola Bella · original 49 x 39 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Youth Holding an Arrow

1500 · original 50 x 35 cm

Admire 'Portrait of a Youth,' a 1500 Renaissance masterpiece by Boltraffio. Explore rich detail, warm tones & symbolic elements in this captivating oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Portrait of a Youth

1498 · original 67 x 54 cm

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Popularity: No. 17 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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The Resurrection of Christ

1491 · original 185 x 234 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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The poet casio

Admire Boltraffio’s ‘The Poet Casio,’ a Renaissance portrait of Girolamo Casio. Explore this detailed oil painting's classical style, chiaroscuro & symbolic richness – a unique art piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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A Man in Profile

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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Study of Drapery

1480 · Christ Church Picture Gallery, Оксфорд · original 251 x 187 cm

Study of Drapery by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio (1480). A masterful Leonardo-influenced work showcasing exquisite drapery detail & sfumato technique. Explore Renaissance art.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
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The artist

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio

1467 – 1516

Quick facts

Also known asGiovanni Antonio Beltraffio, Giovanni Antonio Boltrafio, Boltraffio, Antonio Boltraffio, Boltrafio
Emotional tonereflective
Creative periodshigh renaissance, mature period
Died1516
Top 3 worksVirgin and Child, Virgin and Child with Sts John the Baptist and Sebastian (Pala Casio), The Virgin and Child (detail)
NationalityItaly
Movementsrenaissance, high renaissance
Museums on APSThe Louvre, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Pinacoteca di Brera, Galleria degli Uffizi

Biography

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio: A Shadow in the Studio of Leonardo

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, born around 1467 in the fertile artistic landscape of Lombardy, remains one of the most captivating figures of the High Renaissance. While history often casts him as a secondary figure, he was far more than a mere follower; he was a vital conduit through which the revolutionary innovations of Leonardo da Vinci were transmitted and refined. Growing up in a region steeped in tradition, Boltraftio’s early life likely benefited from an aristocratic Milanese upbringing, providing him with the foundational training necessary to enter the most prestigious workshop of his era. Around 1490, he began his profound association with Leonardo, a partnership that would span nearly four decades and define the trajectory of his creative soul.

To study Boltraffio is to witness a masterclass in artistic absorption. Within the walls of Leonardo’s studio, Boltraffio did not simply mimic; he interpreted. He breathed in the sfumato technique—that smoky, seamless transition between light and shadow—and applied it with a unique sense of clarity and structural precision. While Leonardo often pursued the ethereal and the scientifically enigmatic, Boltraffio brought a certain austerity and refined elegance to his subjects. His work possesses a crystalline quality that, while deeply indebted to his master’s atmospheric genius, maintains a distinctively Lombard character characterized by sharp detail and a serene, almost sculptural presence.

The Mastery of Portraiture and Devotional Grace

The true brilliance of Boltraffio lies in his ability to capture the quiet dignity of the human spirit. His portraits are renowned for their enigmatic beauty, often featuring subjects that seem caught in a moment of profound introspection. In works such as Portrait of a Young Woman, one can sense the lingering influence of Leonardo’s psychological depth, yet there is an unmistakable Boltraffio touch—a meticulous rendering of textures and a focused, luminous gaze that commands the viewer's attention. He had a remarkable gift for translating the nobility of his sitters into paint, creating images that feel both timeless and intimately human.

Beyond the secular realm, Boltraffio’s devotion to religious iconography allowed him to explore the heights of Renaissance symbolism. His depictions of the Madonna and Child serve as quintessential examples of his technical prowess and spiritual sensitivity. In these sacred compositions, he utilized color not merely for aesthetic beauty but as a profound theological language:

Blue was employed to represent the purity and celestial nature of the Virgin Mary.
Red served as a poignant symbol of the sacrifice and passion inherent in the Christ child's destiny.

Through these deliberate choices, Boltraffio transformed panels of wood into windows of divine contemplation, blending the physical reality of the Renaissance world with the spiritual aspirations of the era.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Though Boltraffio eventually moved away from the direct shadow of Leonardo to establish his own presence, his historical significance cannot be overstated. He acted as a crucial bridge between the experimental fervor of the early High Renaissance and the more structured, classical developments that followed in Northern Italy. His ability to synthesize Leonardo’s complex innovations with a more accessible, clear-eyed realism helped shape the aesthetic preferences of the Milanese school for generations.

Today, his surviving works, housed in prestigious institutions such as The Hermitage Museum and various collections in Berlin and Milan, continue to enchant art historians and enthusiasts alike. He remains a testament to the power of the collaborative studio environment—a reminder that greatness is often nurtured in the quiet, dedicated work of those who stand beside masters, refining a vision until it becomes something entirely their own.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio are available to browse?

You can browse 30 artworks by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see the color profile of Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio's work?

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What are the birth city and country of Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio?

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio was born in Milan, in Italy.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

Collector's quiz

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio primarily worked as a painter in the studio of which Renaissance master?
Which city was Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio born in, according to his biography?
Boltraffio is known for his distinctive style of portraits which differed from Leonardo's sfumato technique by exhibiting:
Boltraffio’s major painting, the *Resurrection*, is currently housed in which museum?

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