Francesco Primaticcio (1504-1570), an Italian Mannerist painter and architect, achieved renown for his contributions to the Fontainebleau Palace decorations. This preparatory sketch captures a pivotal moment in Homer's Odyssey, portraying Ulysses skillfully engaging in archery alongside Penelope amidst a lively gathering of figures. Primaticcio’s meticulous attention to detail and compositional ba

Experience the grandeur of The Holy Family with Sts Elisabeth and John the Baptist by Francesco Primaticcio, a masterpiece from the 16th century; discover this Renaissance splendor today.

Francesco Primaticcio’s Dance of the Hours captures the ethereal beauty of Mannerism, portraying nude figures engaged in graceful movement within a luminous circle—a hallmark of Renaissance artistry—inviting viewers to explore this captivating masterpiece.

Experience the dramatic Renaissance struggle of Francesco Primaticcio's The Nile with its masterful chiaroscuro and earth tones; bring this timeless masterpiece home today.